How old was Jennifer Lopez in Selena?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie Selena was being made, Jennifer Lopez was:

27 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

For this age we used as a reference point the first day of the year of the release of Selena:

January 1, 1997

And the birth date of Jennifer Lopez:

July 24, 1969

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Jennifer Lopez during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.