Jennifer Lopez was filled with emotion as she accepted the Generation Award at the MTV Movie TV Awards in Santa Monica. Tears flowed as she expressed her gratitude to her children for teaching her about love, and she thanked both the people who have always been honest with her and those who haven’t. She ended her speech by giving a special mention to her fiancé Ben Affleck, cheekily telling him and everyone at home to wait for her to have dinner because she promised to be home by 7!

Jennifer Lopez, at 52 years old, was visibly moved as she teared up while accepting the Generation Award at the MTV Movie TV Awards in Santa Monica on Sunday. Showing her appreciation for the accolade, the all-around entertainer expressed her gratitude to her fans and even those who may have doubted her at some point in her career, delivering a heartfelt speech filled with thank-yous.
As the audience rose to give her a standing ovation, Lopez took a moment to reflect on the numerous individuals she has collaborated with throughout her journey in the film industry. Stressing the significance of surrounding oneself with a good support system, she attributed much of her success since making her mark in Hollywood in the 1980s to the people she has had the privilege of working alongside.
She went on to acknowledge her fortune in partnering with individuals who helped her grow and improve. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Lopez continued to express her gratitude by emphasizing that authentic storytelling comes from truly living the experiences being portrayed.

Love is priceless: When JLo shared her appreciation for ‘real love,’ she was deeply moved and mentioned her desire to show gratitude to both those who had deceived her and those who had shown genuine affection towards her.

Lopez was overwhelmed with emotion as she expressed her thanks, stating, “I am grateful to everyone who doubted me, whether they said it to my face or behind my back. Your skepticism fueled my determination.” Through tear-filled eyes, she admitted, “I truly believe I wouldn’t have made it without your doubts pushing me forward.”

True experience: The Hollywood star, who is known for her performances on screen and stage, shared how setbacks and letdowns have instilled in her a sense of resilience and gratitude. She also credited her teenage twins, Max and Emme, for showing her the true meaning of love, moving her to tears.

One supporter warmly thanked everyone who watched the movies, acknowledging that their encouragement played a significant role in their journey.

Lopez specifically thanked her manager, Benny Medina, for always believing in her from the start.