While opening up about one of her biggest inspirations recently, Britney Spears brings up the name of the returning American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez.

The queen of pop, who has released her eighth studio album Britney Jean just last month, admits that Lopez is her real life "idol." The former X Factor judge also claims that the Maid in Manhattan star is one of her favorite actresses.

"I also love Jennifer Lopez movies," says Britney Spears. "I love Jennifer Lopez."

"Jennifer Lopez is my idol -- she's so beautiful and even though she's gotten older, she hasn't aged at all," she adds. "She looks more amazing than ever and I really admire and respect that."

After starring in the 2001 teen blockbuster Crossroads, as well as making brief appearances in How I Met Your Mother and Will and Grace, the "Work B**ch!" hitmaker expresses that she would actually love to make a return her acting career.

"I would love to act. I would love to do movies," says Spears. "If it was the right part, it would be really cool... I love funny movies."

Over the weekend, Britney Spears finally has kicked off her highly anticipated two-year Britney: Piece of Me residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where she has received star-studded support and praises from her celebrity fans, including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Katy Perry that were rocking out the megastar's biggest hits.

The upcoming 2-night season premiere of American Idol Season 13: The Search For A Superstar is scheduled to air on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16 at 8/7c on Fox.