Jennifer Lopez: These past 18 years, I've learned that being a mom is a series of ebbs, flows
Mumbai, May 11
Hollywood star-singer Jennifer Lopez wrote a note filled with gratitude for her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez for raising "three independent daughters" and described her mother as the person she turns to in her darkest moments.
Lopez posted a series of photos on Instagram, featuring herself and her mother, Rodríguez.
In the caption section, Lopez wrote: "Your favorite color is purple. You love eating pastries and anything sweet. You laugh and it lights up the whole room with that loud and boisterous tone. When you dance, everybody has to stop and stare."
Tagging her mother as the "lightning bolt", Lopez added: "You're the person I call in the middle of the night when I'm too lost and scared to admit it to anyone else and I can't find my way out."
Lopez also shared her understanding of motherhood.
"These past 18 years I've learned that being a mom is a series of ebbs and flows where you're closer to your child in a way that you've never felt with any human, and at times you feel so far away that you could die from heartache."
She concluded: " It must not have been easy all those years with three independent daughters that you nurtured to be so strong and smart, and willful. But we love you, Mommy. I love you, Mommy. I cherish you today and every day. Happy Mother's Day."
The 56-year-old actress-singer is known for breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and helping propel the Latin pop movement in music. She is also known for her cultural impact through fashion, branding, and shifting mainstream beauty standards.
The actress is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film "Office Romance," a romantic comedy film directed by Ol Parker. The film also stars Brett Goldstein
— IANS
Reader Comments
Jennifer Lopez is an icon! But I must say, it's refreshing to see a Hollywood star talk about family values like we do in India. Her mother must be so proud. That note about calling someone in the middle of the night really hit home - my mother is the same for me. 🙏
The part about "three independent daughters" really stood out. In our society, we often expect daughters to be submissive, but Jennifer's mother raised strong women. My own Amma raised me and my sisters to be independent too - it's the greatest gift. Beautiful message! 🌸
I appreciate her honesty about the hard parts of motherhood. It's not always the Bollywood-style perfect family. My wife works so hard to balance everything - career, kids, household. Mothers deserve every day to be celebrated, not just Mother's Day. Respect. 👏
I wonder if she'll ever write about her relationship with her own kids as deeply. As a parent in this digital age, it's so hard to stay connected. That phrase "ebbs and flows" is perfect - some days my daughter talks for hours, some days she's glued to her phone and barely says hello. 😅
I'm a bit skeptical when celebrities post these emotional notes for PR, but this feels genuine. The way she describes her mother's style and laughter is so specific - that's real love. Also, looking forward to her new film! Office Romance sounds like a fun watch.
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