In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Jennifer Lopez sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her 4 hottest takes on what makes a real New Yorker, why breakups aren’t failures, why self-love should be taught in school, why every day deserves red carpet energy, and why life should always feel romantic and sexy. Jennifer also talks about:

• why growing up in the Bronx shaped who she is
• the real story behind the Versace dress that inspired Google Images
• working alongside Jim Carrey on In Living Color
• why heartbreak can completely change your life for the better
• the biggest lesson she learned from divorce and motherhood
• why emotional intelligence matters more than book smarts
• how to stop losing yourself in relationships
• why confidence comes from doing the work on yourself
• her love of New York summers and late-night dinners
• and why she thinks Google still owes her a check

Credits:
Host: Kareem Rahma
Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo
Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler Christie
Associate Producers: Ramy Shafi & Madyson Hearsh
Cameras: Anthony DiMieri & Tian Sippel & Jake Lazovick
Interstitial Footage: Jake Lazovick
Photography: Marcus Maddox
Mixer: Dale Eisinger
Title Sequence and Graphic Design: Emily Chin-Longobardi
Artwork: Andrew Lawandus & Zack Evans
Theme Music: Tyler McCauley

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