Jennifer Lopez Shares How Her Son Max Inspired Her to Use Her Platform for Social Change

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Jennifer Lopez's son inspired her to speak out about important topics. The 51-year-old singer covers the February issue of , and, in the accompanying interview, reveals how 12-year-old Max made sure she made a difference.«He wanted me to make sure I realized that I had power and that I should use it,» she says of Max, who began encouraging his mom to speak out amid the Black Lives Matter movement. «I thought that was very insightful.

It was one of those parenting moments when you’re like, 'Oh, maybe I’m raising a conscientious, kind, loving kid here.'»Lopez, Max, and his twin, Emme, all made signs and attended protests over the summer.«I’m not used to being in big crowds like that, but it felt very empowering, and it was great to see so.