Jennifer Lopez attends SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations with Jennifer Lopez for 'Shades Of Blue' on April 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Vincent Sandoval via Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez opened up about the sexism that persists in Hollywood during a roundtable interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
"I've always been fascinated by how much more well-behaved we have to be than men," the 46-year-old entertainer told fellow actresses Regina King, Julianna Margulies, Kerry Washington, Sarah Paulson, Kirsten Dunst and Constance Zimmer.
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"I got a moniker of being 'the diva,' which I never felt I deserved -- which I don't deserve -- because I've always been a hard worker, on time, doing what I'm supposed to do, and getting that label because you reach a certain amount of success," Lopez noted.
The "I Ain't Your Mama" singer is one of the busiest people in the business. Lopez recently wrapped a stint as an "American Idol" judge, finished her first season of NBC's TV show "Shades of Blue," which just got renewed, and is currently performing at her residency in Las Vegas, all while somehow releasing new music. And yet -- despite being a dedicated performer and hard worker -- Lopez is confused as to why she can still be labeled "difficult," simply because she's a woman.
"I was always fascinated by how I could see [a man] being late or being belligerent to a crew and it being totally acceptable; meanwhile, I'd show up 15 minutes late and be berated," the singer said. "And you watch this happen over and over and over again. Like, we're not allowed to have certain opinions or even be passionate about something, or they'll be like, 'God, she's really difficult.' It's like, 'Am I? Am I difficult because I care?'"
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: Recording artist Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Jennifer Lopez attends NUVOtv's 2014-2015 upfront at The Edison Ballroom on May 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for NUVOtv)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 13: Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studios on May 13, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez performs during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Recording Artist Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
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Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 16: Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2013' Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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