TV & Movies
The singer recently looked back on the risky career move.
When veteran judgeSimon CowellleftAmerican Idolin 2010, Jennifer Lopez was promptly announced as one of his replacements.
However,the singersadvisors looked down on her decision to join the show.
My advisors were like, Dont do this, youre going to be reduced to just a reality star.
… Nobody will ever hire you for a movie ever again.
Lopez continued, I was just like, No.
I dont think thats whats going to happen.
I think I have something to contribute.
I love music and I love mentoring people, she told Glaser.
I wanted to share the things that I knew about the business.
After ultimatelyjoiningAmerican Idolin 2011, Lopez remained on the judging panel for two consecutive seasons.
They were like, Thats where entertainers go to die, she said.
And I was like, No.
And it launched me into a whole new part of my life.
