By Breaking Celebrity News Staff

It’s hard to believe that Jennifer Lopez is 43 years old!

The scintillatingly sexy superstar is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday, and in honor of her special day, Breaking Celebrity News has photos of her muy caliente evolution, from Fly Girl to international icon.

After a gig as a backup dancer for New Kids On The Block in 1991, Lopez snagged a spot on the show In Living Color. Remaining on the show until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. Lopez appeared in a few films and television shows before landing the leading role in Selena, which transformed her into a star.

The movie offers started piling up, but Lopez wasn’t content with just an acting career. In 1999 she released her debut album On the 6, which produced such hits as Love Don’t Cost a Thing and If You Had My Love, and transformed her into a superstar. She has now released a total of seven studio albums and appeared in a slew of blockbuster films, including The Wedding Planner, The Back-Up Plan and What to Expect When You’re Expecting. She also enjoyed a two-season stint as a judge on the popular show American Idol.

As for her love life, Jennifer has never had a problem landing men, but her choices in partners have always been questionable. After divorcing her first hu