Pop-diva Jennifer Lopez was honored at the 2014 Glaad Media Awards with the Vanguard Award. The award is presented to artists and media professionals, who through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender community. Lopez joins legendary names such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone and Janet Jackson who have also received Glaads Vanguard Award.
In addition to being an advocate for gay rights, Lopez serves as executive producer of the ABC Family series “The Fosters,” which centers on a lesbian couple raising their children. “The Fosters” also won the award for outstanding drama series.
Watch actress Rita Moreno present the award to a humbled J.Lo: