That's great for Barbra, but she's never been a brand, nevermind having an international empire.

By the way, Barbra Streisand is actually Jen's idol.

Z ain't even Latina so it ain't happening.

lmao zendaya WISHES

Never

Zendaya needs a hit so no

Barbra is pretty international. She may not have had a perfume/clothing line and focuses more on her skills than her role as a celebrity so I see what you mean. I guess no one has quite done it like J.Lo has in regards to marketing herself as a commodity, though certainly many other female stars have had empires prior. Just look at Lucille Ball. Her production company launched Star Trek and Mission: Impossible. She didn't have her fingers in as many places, but that's still a major female led empire.

I didn't know that about Barbra being Jennifer's idol though. Interesting connection

Not sure if this was a subliminal shade or not. But regardless of what business venture she takes on she considers herself an entertainer (singer, actress, dancer), first and foremost.

But yeah, Barbra was a global artist, but she's never had or created a global empire/brand. I honestly can't think of one single female artist who's ever had a successful global empire bigger than Jen's really. I think what sets Jen apart from the rest was that she was able to be extremely successful in almost all aspects of the entertainment business in such a short amount of time and with tremendous ease, yet, she was still able to stick to her roots and stay grounded. I believe for her, all these business ventures are/were just side jobs. They were able to market it as another piece of herself that she can give to her fans, and it blossomed.

I remember even reading Beyonce say she admired her work ethic, and even wanted a career like hers. And many have had.

Ya she's been very successful at it all.
I think also times are different then when Barbra and Diana had their fingers and toes in so many aspects of the entertainment industry. Celebrities were not branded as much under their own control.

And no it was not shade, it was just the objective truth. Barbra's always been an immense talent, first and foremost. She blew into the entertainment industry on that and although she certainly was gorgeous, her looks were never a benefit to her career. I don't think it's shady to note that J.Lo certainly is as famous as she is because of her looks as the talent she brings to what she does.

BTW I love the way you've explained all this. J.Lo certainly is a mammoth in the industry and there is no denying it.