Could have been nominated for: Selena, Hustlers
A dancer turned television actress turned movie star turned global music sensation turned cultural icon, Jennifer Lopez has been successful at every level of show business. Although her film work may be better known for romantic comedies, Lopez has found herself in the Oscar conversation twice, first for her portrayal of music legend Selena Quintanilla in 1997’s Selenaand then as pole dancing powerhouse Ramona in the 2019s Hustlers. In both of these roles, Lopez demonstrated a dramatic range, an incredible physicality and movie star appeal, showing why she is one of the most enduring figures of this generation.