Selena (1997)

Based On the Life of: Selena Quintanilla-Perez

Starring: Jennifer Lopez

Movie Budget: $20 million  

Star Salary: $1 million

Selena tells the heartbreaking story of singer Selena Quintanilla Perez, played by Jennifer Lopez, who was born into a musical family in Texas. The Tejana singer became an international success, falling for her guitarist along the way, which earned her the ire of Abraham, her father, played by Edward James Olmos.

The story of Selena is one that music fans will know—if only for its tragic end, which is detailed in the film. Selena made $60 million at the box office. Gregory Nava directed and the film was nominated for several Golden Globes.