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Jennifer Lopez has taken on numerous roles throughout her illustrious career, excelling as an actress, singer, dancer, producer, clothing designer, and perfumer. her most cherished title is undoubtedly “mom.” The Bronx native shares her life with twins Max and Emme, whom she had with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. As her children approach college age, fans are discovering more about them, including Emme’s new name, “Oskar,” which she announced in an Instagram post while revealing their plans to study theatre at Sarah Lawrence College.
Discover all the essential details about these remarkable teenagers here.
What is the Birth Date of Max and Emme?
Jennifer tied the knot with Marc just months after her initial separation from Ben Affleck in June 2004, although they ultimately divorced in 2014. The couple had a past romantic history and had collaborated on the Spanish duet “No Me Ames” from her debut album On The 6 in 1999. Three years following their secret wedding, the Maid In Manhattan star revealed her pregnancy on November 8, 2007.
At the time, the 38-year-old shared the joyful news during the El Cantante Tour with Marc in Miami, amidst rampant speculation. “Marc and I are expecting a baby!” she exclaimed as Marc tenderly cradled her baby bump. “We are thrilled…This moment is truly special for us. We chose to wait until the last show to share this with you,” she added.
Just weeks before the twins’ arrival, J.Lo’s father, David Lopez, disclosed that his daughter was expecting not just one, but two babies. “Yes, twins…It runs in our family; my sister also had twins, so it’s hereditary,” he revealed on the Spanish-language show Escéndalo TV. “I’m incredibly proud. Jennifer has longed to be a mother for many years.”
The singer of This Is Me…Then welcomed Max and Emme on February 22, 2008, in Long Island, New York. The world waited just four weeks for their first glimpse, as the twins graced the cover of the March 2008 issue of PEOPLE magazine in an exclusive feature.
Years later, Jennifer shared her feelings about discovering her pregnancy with twins in a YouTube video titled Twin Talk, featuring her now 11-year-old kids. “When I found out I was pregnant, I was in Portugal for a major show, having just returned from a two-day trip. While sitting in my hair and makeup trailer, I felt a flutter in my belly. It felt like a tiny butterfly, and I immediately knew I had life within me. I understood it instantly,” she shared with them.
It was during a doctor’s visit that she received the confirmation. “The doctor pointed out, you see that tiny grain of rice? That’s the first baby. And this other little grain of rice over here? That’s the second baby,” she recounted. “I was in disbelief and burst into laughter. I just couldn’t believe it. That was how I learned I was having twins.”
How Have Max and Emme ‘Oskar’ Grown Over the Years?
The “coconuts” (a term of endearment from Jen) have navigated their childhood in the limelight, frequently photographed alongside their famous mother and her various partners, including ex-boyfriend Casper Smart, whom she dated from 2011 to 2016; ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez, her partner from 2017 to 2021; and rekindled love Ben Affleck, who she reunited with in 2021.
Max and Emme have developed close relationships with Alex’s daughters, Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13. They have often been seen together in photos shared on social media. In 2021, they began spending more time with Ben’s children, Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 9, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 49. With their parents now married, they are likely to spend even more time together, especially during celebrations like the one planned for the weekend of August 19, 2022.
As a result of Bennifer’s renewed relationship, Max and Emme have been spending more time in Los Angeles rather than Miami, where their father Marc resides. This shift coincided with J.Lo’s interest in enrolling her children in exclusive private schools in Los Angeles as the 2021-2022 school year approached, likely to keep them closer to her home in Bel-Air and to Ben, who lives in Brentwood.
To being frequently photographed by the media and appearing on their mother’s Instagram, the twins have also graced red carpets! They made their red carpet debut at just seven years old, attending the 2014 premiere of their mom’s animated film Home.
Emme ‘Oskar’ Shining in the Spotlight
Jennifer has shared that she uses “they/them” pronouns to refer to Emme. Emme made a significant appearance during the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show, performing alongside Jennifer, who co-headlined the event with Shakira.
During the performance, Emme delivered a powerful rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA,” remixed with J.Lo’s anthem “Let’s Get Loud,” captivating the audience! “If you wanna live your life/Live it all the way and don’t you waste it,” they sang while positioned alongside other children on stage. This performance carried a strong political message, responding to former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies that separated families at the U.S./Mexico border.
“I want my girls, the little girls on stage and all over the world, to know how to use their voices and to be proud of who they are,” Jennifer expressed after the performance. “Others may try to build walls, keep us out, or confine us. We proudly acknowledge that all of us together create the true greatness of this beautiful country.”
Emme ‘Oskar’s Distinctive Fashion
In 2021, Emme embraced an entirely unique fashion sense! The stylish teen opted for a trendy shorter haircut and showcased their natural curls. Earlier that spring, they also dyed their hair blue, making a bold statement at a Nobu Malibu dinner celebrating their aunt Lynda Lopez’s birthday, during the early days of Ben and Jennifer’s rekindled romance.
Emme has also drawn inspiration from the ’90s, sporting a variety of retro looks that include baggy jeans, vintage t-shirts, argyle sweaters, Vans sneakers, and an array of overalls.
In anticipation of the film Marry Me release, Jennifer shared insights about how Max and Emme are carving out their own identities during an interview with Jimmy Fallon. “[They’re asserting] ‘It’s my life, I have my own identity, I am who I am, this is what I feel about the world,’” she explained, noting that they are now “adult people in a little body.”
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