Lopez turned to Streisand for advice

Singer/actor Jennifer Lopez turned to her idol Barbara Streisand when she needed help figuring out which film roles she should accept.

The 'Waiting for tonight' singer insists she would love to emulate Streisand's stellar career path, and was thrilled when she offered up career advice.

She explains: "I love her and I have the utmost respect for her as being strong and having survived in this business.

"A few years ago I sent her two scripts because I wanted to work with her. When she called back, I was too starstruck to talk to her, so my manager took the call. And you know what she told him? 'Jennifer's too good for these.'

"It helped me rethink my whole career. Since then, I've only done projects I've loved doing."