Samantha Barbash, the basis for Jennifer Lopez’s criminal stripper, files suit against production company STX claiming defamation
Samantha Barbash, the former stripper who inspired Jennifer Lopez’s character in the hit drama Hustlers, is suing the companies behind the film for $40m.
Barbash alleges her character and likeness have been exploited and is seeking $20m compensation and $20m in punitive damages. Court documents show Barbash is targeting production company STX and Lopez’s own Nuyorican Productions.