Jennifer Lopez’s Timeless Charm: From Anaconda Star at 26 to Fashion Icon at TCA 2015

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Almost 20 years after filming the horror film Anaconda alongside Ice Cube and Jon Voight, Jennifer Lopez dazzled onstage at the American Idol panel discussion at the FOX portion of the 2015 Winter TCA Tour at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, California.

Jennifer Lopez wears her hair backJennifer Lopez wears her hair back at the American Idol panel discussion at the FOX portion of the 2015 Winter TCA Tour at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena on January 17, 2015 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

Journey into the Amazon: Jennifer Lopez’s Breakthrough in ‘Anaconda’

While Gillian Anderson and Julianna Margulies were the first choices for the role of Terri Flores, Jennifer Lopez got the role after the two actresses declined due to scheduling conflicts with their respective series, The X-Files and ER.

Throwback to 1996: A 26-year-old Jennifer Lopez embodies Terri Flores in the thrilling adventure, 'Anaconda'Throwback to 1996: A 26-year-old Jennifer Lopez embodies Terri Flores in the thrilling adventure, ‘Anaconda’ (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)

Behind the Scenes: Lopez’s Experience Filming the Thrilling ‘Anaconda’

The river scenes in the movie were filmed on the Rio Negro, near Manaus, Brazil, in spring 1996. The rest of Anaconda was filmed at The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in California.

Jennifer Lopez was 26 years old while filming Anaconda. Born on July 24, 1969, in Castle Hill, New York, she turned 27 on July 24, 1996.

Her co-star Ice Cube, who portrayed Danny Rich, was also 26 while filming Anaconda. Born on June 15, 1969, in Crenshaw, California, he turned 27 on June 15, 1996.

Iconic duo: Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube in the 1997 American adventure horror film 'Anaconda'Iconic duo: Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube in the 1997 American adventure horror film ‘Anaconda’ (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)

From Jungle Adventurer to Fashion Icon: J.Lo’s Style Journey

For the 2015 Winter TCA Tour, the Selena actress donned a rust full skirt from the Noir Sachin + Babi Pre-Fall 2015 collection paired with a cropped white halter top from SisSae.

Fashion forward: Jennifer Lopez stuns in a cropped white halter top from SisSae at the FOX portion of the 2015 Winter TCA TourFashion forward: Jennifer Lopez stuns in a cropped white halter top from SisSae at the FOX portion of the 2015 Winter TCA Tour (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

Jennifer completed the ensemble with a Vivienne Westwood clutch and a pair of “Debbie” pumps from Charlotte Olympia.

A glamorous moment: Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Seacrest pose for photos at the 2015 Winter TCA TourA glamorous moment: Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Seacrest pose for photos at the 2015 Winter TCA Tour (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

She was joined by her co-judges Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and host Ryan Seacrest.

Jennifer Lopez's feet in Charlotte Olympia platform pumpsJennifer Lopez’s feet in Charlotte Olympia platform pumps (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

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Jennifer Lopez shows off a slew of rings as she holds a clutchJennifer Lopez shows off a slew of rings as she holds a clutch (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision / Brian To)

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