Jennifer Lopez rocks a no-makeup look to celebrate her 56th birthday, and shares the life advice that keeps her glowing

Jennifer Lopez marked her 56th birthday with special moments. The superstar rang in her birthday on July 24 with a mix of no-makeup serenity, show-stopping performances, heartfelt gratitude, and some seriously glam moments that she could pull off.

Earlier in the day, Lopez posted a series of images to Instagram, including a rare makeup-free mirror selfie. Dressed casually in a light blue-and-white striped shirt, she posed barefaced and radiant, letting her natural beauty shine.

The post reminded fans that her glowing skin is a result of her skincare brand, JLo Beauty. But this birthday wasn’t just about quiet moments of reflection. In true JLo fashion, the celebrations quickly escalated into a big party held in Antalya, Turkey, where she’s currently touring as part of her ‘Up All Night: Live in 2025’ European tour.

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That night, the star wore a plunging silver gown featuring a low-cut, as she danced with friends and fans in a luxury venue. Champagne bottles were raised by club staff, and a three-tier pink-and-white cake featuring the name “J.Lo” took center stage.

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At one point, her new single ‘Birthday’ was played at the party, making everyone dance. Earlier that same day, Lopez had been surprised on stage by her backup dancers and vocalists, who asked the audience at her July 23 concert at the Regnum Carya Hotel to sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and JLo was visibly moved.

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Taking the mic, she offered a touching message: “I don’t like to give advice to anybody. I feel life is a journey, and we all have lessons to learn and are just doing the best we can as we go along the way.”

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She continued, “Do what you love with people that you love. You can never go wrong. You will go [through] every day happy,” she told the crowd. “I believe that the happiness that you have in your heart is directly tied to the people around you and to how free you can feel around the people around you. And I hope that each one of you can feel as happy and as free as you made me feel tonight.”