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Jennifer Lopez cries and thanks her twins, Max and Emme, following epic MTV VMAs performance
THE Jenny From The Block singer was honoured with the Vanguard Award, a gong recognising accomplishments in music and film
JENNIFER Lopez wowed fans at the MTV Video Music Awards tonight with a stunning performance of her biggest hits.
The Jenny From The Block singer was honoured with the Vanguard Award, a gong recognising accomplishments in music and film.
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After 20 years in the industry and having released eight albums as well as starring in countless movies during her career, Jennifer has certainly earned the gong.
The 49-year-old took to the stage in a flowing gown surrounded by backing dancers before revealing a glittering gold body suit.
She performed hits including Jenny From The Block, I'm Real, Get Right and My Love Don't Cost a Thing before somehow fitting in a costume change, reappearing on stage in a glittering jumpsuit.
The one-piece featured a plunging neckline and large belt and Jennifer rocked a glittering baseball cap before twerking for the audience, shaking her famous booty.
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Jennifer Lopez wows crowd with electrifying performance at MTV VMA's
Past recipients include Janet Jackson, Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna but Jennifer is the first Latinx artist to receive the accolade since the award was introduced in 1984.
Her stunning performance was her first since way back in 2001 but it was certainly worth the wait.
Soon after she had finished, she was back on stage to receive the award, which was introduced by Shawn Mendes.
After receiving a standing ovation she said: "You know I grew up on MTV, this is a tremendous honour for me.
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"I have been dreaming my wildest dreams and watching them come true.
"Music, acting, performing... this career has always been a kind of obsession for me.
"People said 'you're doing too much you can only do one thing', I always had it in my mind, I was always a person who was like 'why not?'
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"I kind of had to forge my own path and find my own path."
Jennifer then got emotional as she thanked her 10-year-old twins Max and Emme.
She said: "It wasn't until I had two little angels come into my life that everything changed.
"I knew I had to be better, I knew I had to go higher and be stronger than I had been before.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Best Hip Hop – ‘Chun-Li’ Nicki Minaj
Best Pop – ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ Ariana Grande
Best New Artist – Cardi B
Song of the Year – ‘Rockstar’ Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
Best Latin – ‘Mi Gente’ J Balvin, Willy William
Artist of the Year – Camila Cabello
Best Collaboration – ‘Dinero’ Jennifer Lopez ft DJ Khaled and Cardi B
Best Dance – ‘Lonely Together’ Avicii ft Rita Ora
Video with a Message – Childish Gambino
Best Rock – ‘Whatever It Takes’ Imagine Dragons
Video of the Year – ‘Havana’ Camila Cabello
Song of the Summer – ‘I Like It’ Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Push Artist of the Year – Hayley Kiyoko
Best Cinematography – ‘Apes**t’ The Carters
Best Direction – ‘This is America’ Childish Gambino
Best Art Direction – ‘Apes**t’ The Carters
Best Visual Effects – ‘All The Stars’ Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Choreography – ‘This is America’ Childish Gambino
Best Editing – ‘Lemon’ N.E.R.D & Rihanna
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"Through that unconditional love that my career became better than ever, so thank you better Max and Emme.
"I'm stood here stronger and better than ever, the future is even brighter than anything I could have accomplished because of you."
Jennifer thanked her team and people who had helped her career over the years before addressing boyfriend Alex Rodriguez who was in the audience with her mother and children.
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She said: "And Alex, you're like my twin soul, we're mirror images.
"My life is sweeter and better with you in it as you make me realise the sky is not the limit.
"There is so much more to do and experience and there's no one I'd rather do it with. I love you."
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It wasn't the only award she received on the night, as she also picked up Best Collaboration for her track Dinero which featured DJ Khaled & Cardi B.
She said: "I just feel blessed, incredibly grateful and blessed."
Earlier the star had arrived in a figure hugging silver gown hand in hand with the former baseball player.
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