Before her audition, the 26-year-old Kosovo native told the story of her dramatic weight loss journey. Through diet and exercise, she shed about 150 pounds. She’s also now a personal trainer.
Halimi then sang her rendition of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” wowing all judges and earning herself a golden ticket.
After her comment irked many viewers, Jennifer clarified that what she said about Linidita was clearly taken out of context. The “First Love” singer says that her remark was meant as a compliment to Halimi.
Incidentally, JLo also welcomed this year with her return to acting. Lopez currently stars in the police drama TV series “Shades of Blue.”
The series airs on NBC and premiered on January 7. Lopez plays Harlee Santos, a police detective and a single mother who goes undercover for the FBI to investigate her own squad.
Speaking to People, the brunette beauty says that getting back into acting has always been challenging but at the same time, very fulfilling.
She’s also gearing up for her Las Vegas residency show “All I Have.” It will take place at Planet Hollywood’s The AXIS Theater and will commence on January 20, 2016, which is to be the first of 20 performance dates.
The “Boy Next Door” actress is also set to star in the comedy film “Mother’ I’d Like To…” in which she will also serve as producer.