Is your perspective on the world different as a mum?

You have your finger on the pulse, but is it as important? It’s funny, I hate the news, the news is so depressing. When I was younger one of my boyfriends used to call me ‘The Pretty in Pink Girl’ as I kind of like pretty-in-pink movies, I don’t like horror movies, I don’t like scary or dark or thriller ones. I just want to be happy and that’s how I want to believe the world is.

Would you say you’re sheltered?

I know what’s going on because you can’t get away from certain stories but I don’t like to inundate myself with the negativity because it’s too much sometimes. That’s not to say I don’t care about it – I do – I actually think I care too much, which is why it’s hard to take it in all the time.

You were a big hit on American Idol but it was, arguably, a huge gamble. Did this worry you?

Everyone in my life thought it was going to be a huge gamble, I can’t remember one person who said you should do this, but I listened to my gut. I felt like I had something to offer to it, I love music, I love the show and the babies were just two years old and we had just come off tour with their dad so we felt it would be good to be in one place for a time. It felt like it fitted my life at the moment. And it turned out to be this great thing. It couldn’t have turned out any better.

Is there anything you can think of that could improve your life right now?

No, I really don’t think that there is. I’m very blessed.

Creating The J-Lo Empire

She might not care about the rocks that she’s got but we’re fascinated. Here’s a rough guide to how J-Lo’s empire is reportedly making over $52million a year.

Movies

Starring in over 25 movies such as Maid In Manhattan, The Wedding Planner and The Back-Up Plan, cumulatively Jennifer’s movies have grossed over $2billion internationally.

Fashion

Although her previous clothing company, Sweetface stopped trading in 2009, Jennifer teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger to produce a new line for US department store Kohl’s in 2011. The venture was estimated to have generated up to $3billion in sales in its first year.

Fragrance

Having launched 19 fragrances since her first range Glow by J-Lo debuted in 2002, Jennifer is said to have raked in $75million from all sales.

Digital

Last month Jennifer launched a chain of mobile phone stores, Viva Movil, aimed at the US Latino community in America.

Television

Despite joining the US talent show American Idol as a judge for a reported $12million, her contract was renewed for $20million when she proved to be a massive hit.

Music

Since 1999, Jennifer’s records sales have amassed 75 million but her 2012 Dance Again world tour, complete with costumes created by Zuhair Murad, is thought to have made $12.7million alone.

The single Live It Up is out now. Jennifer will be performing at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on 14 July; bst-hydepark.com

Jennifer Lopez: calling the shots