Jennifer Lopez: I Would Never Have In Vitro
Although many stars have turned to in vitro fertilization to conceive, Jennifer Lopez never considered it an option -- and says she never will.
"When it comes to family and relationships, I’m quite traditional," the star, 40, tells the February issue of Elle magazine. "Just because of the way I was raised. And I also believe in God and I have a lot of faith in that, so I just felt like you don't mess with things like that."
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Lopez -- who is mother to 22-month-old twins Max and Emme with hubby Marc Anthony -- portrays a woman who decides to have a baby through artificial insemination in the upcoming romantic comedy, The Back-Up Plan. Still, she doesn't believe the process is for her.
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"I guess deep down, I really felt like either this is not going to happen for me or it is," she tells Elle. "You know what I mean? And if it is, it will. And if it's not, it’s not going to."
Being a mother, however, isn't stopping her from working to remain a pop icon.
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"This is what I do -- what, because I have kids and a husband now I’m not supposed to be me?" she says. "I'm a more heightened me if anything. Hyper J.Lo. Everything I wanted before, I want twice as much now... Being an artist doesn't start because you're 21, and it doesn't end because you're 51. You are who you are until the day you die."
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28please trash those eyelashes out!!B THEY ARE SO FAKE LIKE YOU!!!
COME ON YOU HAD YOUR KIDS LIKE THAT IN VITROOOOOOOOO!!!!! dont tell me about the altar for virgen the guadalupe!!! PLEASE YOU KNOW THIS KIDS.....
COME OM YOU NEVER HAD YOUR KIDS NATURALLY!!! YOU KNOW AND I KNOW THAT!!!
To TB: Clearly you need to READ what she said because you misunderstand her comments. "you don't mess with things like that" is what she stated in the article (this is an ignorant statement on her behalf). Grow up, clearly you can't comprehend the meaning behind her words, she inferred that IVF is messing with God's plans. I never said that she was "pointing fingers at anyone". There is no purpose in defending her, so you need to calm down. We will all have our own opinions and your attitude towards me just makes you look ignorant. My opinion stands, her statement is ignorant! End of discussion, go spew your ignorance to someone who is less intelligent than yourself because only they will tolerate it, LOL.
@ JOY on January 08, 2010 - @8:24pm Give me a break...she wasn't saying that anyone who believes in God shouldn't mess with In vitro because if they believe then getting pregnant will happen if it's supposed too....she was saying that FOR HER if God wanted her to have children, then that was in the cards, & if it WASN'T, she was more than willing to accept that God gave her that life to live, and she wasn't going to use In vitro to try and have children...she wanted to have them the TRADITIONAL WAY. She wasn't pointing fingers at anyone who does believe in In Vitro, so calm down & actually READ what people say before you make a post & make yourself look completely dumb and "ignorant" as you say. THANKS
I too believe in God, but when I was diagnosed with unexplained infertility after trying for 2 1/2 years I decided that it was time for me to take control over my future. Her judgemental opinion is offensive and just plain ignorant. I believe God gave the people in the medical field the ability to discover In-vitro so that women like myself are given the opportunity to be blessed with the miracle of life. The greatest gift in the world is a child. I am grateful to have finally had my child and anyone who believes we should just sit around praying and accepting a childless life never experienced the devastating pain of infertility. I'm sure we all wonder how she had twins without any fertility drugs or assistance at her age, she made herself look completely ignorant!
She is a semi-talented skank! shacking up with Ben Affleck for months getting divorced how many times, and who knows what else she's done? And this is a person with "traditional" values? And I bet this movie BOMBS!
What a liar. SHE DID HAVE IVF!!!
Hello, "Hey",it's actually not unusual for older moms to have twins. Grow up. She's not saying IVF is bad, she's saying it's not something she wants to try. As far as Jen stealing her Marc Anthony, gees, get over it already. His ex-wife is lucky to be rid of that ugly piece of dirt.
My husband and I almost puke when her one song come on the radio. The one called "My love dont cost a thing or whatever.
You people are so funny. Maybe you should read the article again and again, until you actually understand what J-LO is saying. She in no way, condemns IVF or suggests that people should or should not undergo such a treatment. She is merely telling HER story and her story only. For any of you to criticize her for being true to herself is horrific, reprehensible and pathetic. All of you must have way too much time on your hands. Just stop hating...and let people be...To each his own. Furthermore, who cares if she is lying or not, it was your choice to read the article-if you hate her so much, stop sweating her. She is laughing all the way to the bank. Go JLO, keep doing what you are doing, we love you. Read the article again people, especially before you spew such hateful words. Thanks.
Like she had TWINS the natural way at her old mothball age. Her woman parts needed to first have the cobwebs dusted away, then the doctor could start the IVF treatments.
If in fact she DID not have invitro, that is easy to say AFTER having giving birth. If she had struggled like so many other couples have she would NOT be singing the same tune! Invitro is the last choice for commited couples trying to conceive and should not be confused with the child bearing tactics of hollywood lesbians and their lovers!
This woman is the epitomy of stupidity & no class! Shame on her. How convenient is the GOD word for this skanky one who slept with married men, half of hollywood, twice divorced etc... Obviously she is stupid enough to use the GOD word when it suits her purpose.
As someone who had to do Invitro to have my beautiful daughter...shame on you Jennifer Lopez. That doesn't mean that I don't believe in God. I thank god everyday for allowing me to have my daughter! I would do IVF again tomorrow if I wanted to. SHAME ON YOU!!!
She is a known liar. She did receive help conceiving those test-tube babies.
Jennifer Lopez wil divroce Marc Anthony for good. Marc Anhtony needs to go back to Dyanarra Torres for good. Someday Jennifer Lopez and I will meet each other on purpose. And someday Jennifer Lopez and I will marry each other for good.
How come you never see them with his other children?
She did NOT have those TWINS naturally!! She tried for years & then got fertility treatments!! Nothing that comes out of her mouth is truthful, & JLO, sorry, but your career is OVER @41 not 51!!!
If her songs suck! U aint gotta listen! Udont like her films! Cool u aint gotta see em! Aint nobody forcing nobody? Stop hating on others thats why other latin projects dont get made cause poeple gotta hate nothing ever pleases anybody! I aint made at her shes only human! Shes living her life so stop dissing her! Sol much goodness!