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\t\t<\/p>\n Jennifer Lopez<\/strong><\/a> looked back on the start of her career and how she overcame some of the limitations that she faced. <\/p>\n The 55-year-old entertainer has undeniably conquered Hollywood and carved out her own place in the industry. <\/p>\n However, in a recent interview, she said that she had a hard time finding roles for Latina actresses. Jennifer<\/strong> explained the mindset that helped her make her own way. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI heard someone say that positive change is slow \u2014 and it is \u2014 but as long as we\u2019re moving in the right direction, that\u2019s what matters,\u201d she said during an interview on Variety\u2019s Awards Circuit<\/em> podcast<\/a>. \u201cWhen I started, there weren\u2019t a lot of roles for Latinas. I was auditioning for parts with accents and stereotypes. I kept thinking, \u2018Why can\u2019t I just play a romantic lead? Why can\u2019t I be the girl next door?\u2019 That belief \u2014 that conviction that I belonged \u2014 was what helped me break those molds.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere in the interview, she reflected on dealing with imposter syndrome. <\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019ve learned that it\u2019s about what you tell yourself. You have to redirect that inner voice. Whenever the doubts creep in \u2014 \u2018I don\u2019t belong here, I\u2019m not good enough\u2019 \u2014 you need to replace them with, \u2018No, I\u2019ve worked hard. I do belong here.\u2019 It\u2019s a mindset that transforms everything,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n If you missed it, Jennifer<\/strong> recently revealed one of the \u201cbest\u201d things she\u2019s ever done<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n