Jennifer Lopez Smolders on Harper’s Bazaar Cover; 'I’m Not a Judge For A Living'

Jennifer Lopez looks stunning as she graces the cover of the February issue of Harper's Bazaar and talks about her career and personal life.

Lopez could have easily had an easy-going life from all the money she made from judging "American Idol" in the first two seasons. Instead, the singer prefers running from photo shoots to concerts.

"I'm a singer. I'm a dancer. I'm a performer. I'm an actress. That's what I'm supposed to be doing. It makes me a better parent, a better person," Lopez said.

So why does she do it?

"I like the whole idea of traveling, of looking good, and doing it well," she said. "I make it as simple and as beautiful as I can because my life is kind of big. So I pack my luggage, or dress myself, or comb my kids' hair, pick up their clothes-that makes our life beautiful, you know? There's something very elegant in that.

"I think I can just handle more than the average bear, you know?" she told the magazine.

Moving on to her personal life, Lopez said her relationship with dancer Casper Smart is "fantastic."

"He's like my best friend. I can tell him everything, when I'm feeling down, when I'm feeling good," she said. "He gives moral support, endless love and support."

Talking about fashion, the topic automatically drifts to Lopez's infamous, barely-there Versace dress from the 2000 Grammy Awards.

"I have that at home. The other day, my housekeeper put it on a mannequin in my spa, where I get my hair and makeup done," Lopez said. "She sent me a picture. She was like, 'You like this dress?' Um, yeah, but I don't know if I like it out in the house!"

"But it's famous!" Smart said. "It's the most famous dress you've ever worn!"