Samantha Fox has claimed she discovered Jennifer Lopez.
The former glamor model and singer, 56, explained how she personally handpicked the pop superstar, 53, to appear in the video for her 1991 single “(Hurt Me! Hurt Me!) But The Pants Stay On,” before hiring her as a dancer for her tour.
Speaking exclusively to Web at the Inspiration Awards For Women, she also gushed about her recent marriage to wife Linda Olsen, 48, who describes herself as “the luckiest woman alive”.
EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Fox (right) has claimed she discovered Jennifer Lopez while looking for music video dancers in 1991 – while gushing about married life with wife Linda Olsen (left).
In 1991, 22-year-old Jennifer was attempting to pursue a career as a professional dancer, but had not released music or acted in a film at the time.
Looking back on their first encounter, Samantha said, “I was auditioning women for my video when I broke America with my number one album.
“And then I had to look for dancers for my tour. And she walked in and I said, “Oh, she’s very nice,” like you do. And I chose her.’
Samantha and Linda tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Essex in July, after announcing their engagement in March 2020.
Throwback: The former glamor model and singer, 56, personally handpicked the pop superstar, 53, (pictured) to appear in the video for her 1991 single, (Hurt Me! Hurt Me!) But The Pants stay on
What a couple! Looking back on their first encounter, Samantha (right) said, “I auditioned women for my video when I broke America with my number one album” (Jennifer pictured, left).
The former model walked down the aisle with her partner after they were forced to postpone their 2020 wedding due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
When asked about married life, she gushed, “It’s fabulous. This June we have… last June… oh my god. We got married last June.
“We waited three times because of COVID and finally it happened. It was absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t ask for anything better.
“I’m the happiest woman in the world. Yeah, and I hope it lasts for um, you know, like 60, 70, yeah, why not?’
Success: Back in 1991, 22-year-old Jennifer was trying to build a career as a dancer, but hadn’t released any music or acted in a film at the time (pictured on Wednesday).
Samantha also spoke about how her upcoming album will be inspired by the love of her life.
She said: “Next year I got a great album with Ian Masterson who did a lot of songs for Britney and Kylie. I just went to ultra-pop this time and made some great records.
“My music is all about the last five years of my life, what I’ve been through, how I met my wife and on and up and positivity and being who you want to be.
Looking good: Samantha spoke exclusively to Web at the Inspiration Awards For Women
“Love is love and hopefully spreads the message around the world on this new album.”
Sam began dating Linda in 2016 and previously said she was in a “really good place” after Myra, her partner of 12, died of cancer in 2015.
The TV personality, who recently fell ill with cancer after finding a lump in her vocal cords, announced in 2018 that she had finally found love again with the Norwegian single mother of two.
Samantha recently told OK! Magazine that after postponing their first wedding due to the Covid pandemic, they planned to wait so their loved ones from around the world could attend.
During the interview, Sam revealed that her “amazing pal” Motörhead lead singer Lemmy – who died in 2015 – offered to step in and walk her down the aisle after her father died.
Sam’s father Patrick, who guided her career until 1991, died in 2000.
Sweet: Samantha and Linda tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Essex in July, after announcing their engagement in March 2020