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You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. You will need to register before adding a comment. Barbash says the character in the movie is portrayed as "using and manufacturing illegal substances in her home where she lived with her child." In real life, Barbash and Keo were spared jail time and got off with probation. streetmoneyhustlers@yahoo.com. According to Samantha, producers DID ask for her permission before production, and she turned them down - but they went ahead to make the movie anyway. Not taking away from Jennifer. READ MORE: The former stripper who inspired Jennifer Lopez's character in Hustlers has now sued the producers of the movie for $40 million.. Samantha Barbash claims that they defamed her, and used her likeness and story without her permission.. Lo character in ‘Hustlers’ suing producers, WATCH: Former stripper who inspired J. Palm Springs Desert Sun. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. "We've seen so many scenes in strip clubs in other movies and TV shows, but so few from a dancer's perspective," Hustlers director, writer, and producer Lorene Scafaria tells me. The film stars Lopez, Cardi B, Constance Wu, Lizzo and more. Real-Life Strip Club Host Sues JLo's Production Co. for $40 Million. No, Breonna Taylor Didn't Get Justice ... Only ONE Cop Charged, Wanton Endangerment, ©2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser!
Samantha Barbash told TMZ the Hustlers’ producers reached out to her to obtain the rights. Street Money Hustlers is bringing music to the international dope boyz. She declined because she didn’t agree with the compensation. The complaint goes on to say the production companies' "promotion and marketing of the film" caused Barbash's name to become "heavily entrenched in the film's media's coverage" before the movie hit theaters. © 2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The film premiered on Sept. 13, 2019.
It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. "Destiny: What if somebody calls the cops? Hustlers Movie Producers Threatened By Samantha Barbash . A rep for Lopez declined to comment to People on the matter. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Lopez was nominated for her role as Ramona at the 2020 Golden Globes. Barbash’s lawsuit alleges the movie defames her by portraying Lopez’s character “using and manufacturing illegal substances in her home where she lived with her child.” She says those claims and portrayals of her likeliness were “untrue and offensive.”. She also "wants an order requiring producers to turn over all copies of the movie." Want to discuss? Barbash also claims the film’s producers attempted to “obtain a consent and waiver from Ms. Barbash for the production of the film and their ultimate portrayal” of her. Hustler's P.O.M.E. “She had a tattoo on her finger. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Allegedly, the production companies "went to such extent to make certain the public knew" Lopez was portraying Barbash, even having Lopez recreate Barbash's "exact pose following her criminal proceeding" which had appeared on the front page of a 2017 New York Post. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Get at us to learn more about what we do. “Even though she is not an actress, she was in the strip club world and she gets it. In a follow-up email, he added, “It’s ironic that the producers of Hustlers attempted to hustle Samantha into signing away her rights for a mere $6,000 which she was way too savvy to … “Everyone has been asking, ‘Did I see the movie?’ So I thought, ‘Why don’t I just see the movie’ because I knew I was going to have a lot of interviews about it this week,” she said. Barbash posted an article from The Shade Room on Instagram on Tuesday with the headline: “Woman who inspired Hustlers is reportedly suing Jennifer Lopez and her production company for $40 million.”, “Thanks @TheShadeRoom and yes it’s true I am suing for all who are inquiring,” she captioned the post. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. - Ramona Vega Besides STX Entertainment, the complaint also names Gloria Sanchez Productions, Nuyorican Productions, and Pole Sisters.