Jennifer Lopez
                  
 
Jennifer Lopez (born July 24, 1969) is an American singer/actress. Internationally recognized, Ms. Lopez is known for her daring fashion choices and her highly publicized romances with rapper Puff Daddy and actor Ben Affleck. She's now married to singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins Max and Emme. Find more Jennifer Lopez news and information here.

Jennifer Lopez Says Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest Are 'Like Brothers'

(L-R) Musicians Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and producer Randy Jackson speak onstage during the 'American Idol' panel at the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 11, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Getty Images)
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Emotionally trying situations create deep bonds that can bring together seemingly disparate personalities. Just look at war veterans or families who have suffered together through a major tragedy. Or look at American Idol.

It seems that the emotional roller coaster of judging the singing contest and ratings juggernaut has brought Jennifer Lopez closer to her cohorts than she ever thought possible. She told Britain's Daily Record newspaper that her Idol family is tighter than she expected.

“It’s like having brothers for the first time in my life," she said of Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest. "They are all very protective of me. We support each other, it’s a good unit.”

All analogies aside, Lopez does still know the difference between real family and Steven Tyler's dirty uncle American Idol schtick. She explained that Idol has been a tough gig because it requires her to spend so much time away from her 3-year-old twins, Max and Emme.

“When I was on my own without kids, I had no trouble. I worked from day to night. I worked 24/7," she said. "Now I am different. I am a working mother now. To find the right balance is just very difficult. The babies become the most important thing in my life.

“Everything else has had to take a back seat. I am figuring out as I go along with these two angels of mine. And we are doing just fine.”