Jennifer Lopez may be earning Oscar buzz for her critically acclaimed performance in the new box office hit, ‘Hustlers,’ but there’s at least one person she shouldn’t expect a standing ovation from: Samantha Barbash, the woman who Lopez’s character in the stripper film is allegedly based on.
Taking to multiple media outlets including TMZ, Access Hollywood, and more, Barbash branded the film ‘unimpressive’ and slammed it for ‘lacking a story line.’ As if that’s not enough, she claims the creators stole her life story even after she refused to accept their ‘unacceptable offer’ to sign away rights for the use of her likeness.
Now, with attorney Bruno Gioffre in pocket, Samantha’s readying a six-to-seven figure defamation lawsuit against the people behind the movie (STX Films, director Lorene Scafaria, and possibly Lopez) for what she deems an incorrect and inappropriate portrayal of her life as an exotic dancer.
Hear it from her lips inside:
Talking to TMZ:
Talking to Access Hollywood (with lawyer by her side), Barbash says Cardi B would’ve done a better job portraying her in the film.
Barbash is also using the media blitz to promote how she will tell her story her way via the autobiography, ‘Underscore: Breaking My Silence.’ As of time reported Lopez has not responded to the accusations.
*rolls eyes*
ill bet ashanti isn’t rolling her eyes, jlo is a known theif.
*thief
Side note: I love that JLO hasn’t gotten any botox or fillers. She is NATURALLY beautiful and embracing her aging. No shade. She looks phenomenal. I hope to look even half as good as she does when I’m 30.
You’re blind.
AF
Oscar buzz? I’m sorry but the movie was not great. J.Lo nor the supporting cast convinced me at all. Cardi B’s small role was the best part of the movie.
Well it’s not up to u to decide
Jlo is on the lips of every main critic.
Best supporting actress nomination is more than likely for jlo. She’s not gonna win, hell no, but she gonna get nominated.
Firstly, I said what I said. Secondly, I said what the F*** I said. The movie sucked, J.Lo sucked and you can suck a d*** troll. xo
Lol you’re seriously delusional if you think she’s gonna get an Oscar nod for this mess.
@swirly I’m dying ???
Well, she has been accused stealing other artists’ vocals, so this may not that far fetched.
*may not be that far fetched.
Jlo being called a theif again what’s new?? We all know about her music carrer being built off diffrent girls vocals ?. Just ask Ashanti, Christina Millian and more?. And her wining an Oscar gurl please!!! Not happening
and her thievery continues