by Jennifer Lopez has captivated the world with her singing, acting, and dancing talents for decades. She is one of the most successful and beloved entertainers on the planet. But before J.Lo was a household name, she was just a young girl with dreams of making it big someday.
In recent interviews, Lopez has opened up a bit about her early childhood crushes on various celebrities. It seems that even global superstars aren’t immune to harboring affections for their favorite actors, musicians, and other stars. Lopez’s early celebrity crushes provide an interesting glimpse into her formative years and developing tastes.
One of Lopez’s first big crushes was on actor Corey Feldman, known for hit 80s movies like Stand By Me, The Goonies, and The Lost Boys. Lopez revealed that she first developed a liking for Feldman when she saw him in Stand By Me as a child. She said, “I was immediately smitten. I thought he was the cutest boy in the world.” Feldman’s cool, rebellious character in the 1986 coming-of-age film apparently made quite the impression on young J.Lo. She even went as far as putting up posters of the teen heartthrob on her bedroom wall. It’s easy to see why Lopez fell for Feldman’s charm and good looks, even if she was just a elementary schooler at the time. For a young girl interested in breaking into Hollywood someday, Feldman represented the type of stardom she aspired to.
In her teen years, Lopez’s attention shifted to brooding actor Johnny Depp. After seeing Depp in the quirky 1990 film Edward Scissorhands, Lopez developed a crush on the rising star. She said Depp seemed so “cool and mysterious” in the Tim Burton film. She also enjoyed his performance in the 1993 drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Depp’s ability to disappear into unusual, eccentric characters appealed to Lopez’s artistic side. While Feldman was the conventional teen idol type, Depp offered something darker and more complex. Lopez was drawn to Depp’s daring choice of offbeat roles at a time when she was still figuring out her own creative passions and talents. Regardless of the project, Depp always brought an element of surprise. He wasn’t afraid to take risks in order to fully inhabit a character. This courageous approach to acting was inspiring for Lopez as a young performer.
Cut to present day, and Lopez’s latest celebrity affection is for global pop superstar Harry Styles. She has frequently gushed about his music, fashion sense, and showmanship. Lopez said, “I think he’s so talented and stylish. I love his music and his sense of fashion.” Styles’ eclectic taste and retro-inspired aesthetic clearly align with Lopez’s own glamorous style. She appreciates that Styles takes artistic chances with his music and presentation. At a time when Lopez is on top of the entertainment world, it makes sense that a fellow chart-topping performer like Styles would catch her eye. Lopez undoubtedly sees a bit of herself in Styles’ drive to put on a spectacular show and be a trendsetter. There seems to be a mutual admiration between the two stars.
Beyond her Hollywood crushes, Lopez also fondly remembers having a crush on a boy named David when she was in high school. David was apparently the star player on the school’s baseball team and exceptionally cute. Lopez said she “used to dream about him all the time.” Even though she never worked up the courage to ask David out, it’s sweet to know that Lopez had a “regular” high school crush just like everyone else. It speaks to Jennifer’s humility and down-to-earth nature despite her fame and success. This little high school crush shows that at her core, Jennifer Lopez is simply a girl looking for love.
Jennifer Lopez’s early crush confessions reveal she had the same tastes and interests as any starry-eyed young girl. In each crush, we see a glimpse of what drew young Jennifer to a life in show business and stardom—a desire for creativity, individuality, and self-expression. Lopez was always destined for big things in Hollywood. But long before the spotlight found her, she was just a girl staring up at posters of her favorite celebrities and dreaming of one day becoming a star herself. That combination of small town charm and determination fueled her journey to icon status. So while her celebrity crushes have changed over the decades, Jennifer Lopez’s dedication to her craft and resilience has stayed constant since her schoolgirl days.
