Jennifer Lopezhas been performing on concert stages for years — but that wasn’t enough to prepare the actress and singer for her role as a stripper in the upcoming filmHustlers.
“I’m used to being on stage in sexy costumes, but I have three layers of tights and fishnets and a bodysuit,” Lopez said in a new interview withES Magazine. “It was a brand-new feeling to come out practically naked, in front of all those men — 300 extras hooting and hollering — and dance for money.”
“There’s something liberating and empowering about it,” she added, “but you’re really out there, physically, emotionally and psychologically.”
Lopez, whocelebrated her 50th birthdayin July, also opened up to the magazine about her recent milestone.
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Lopez stars alongsideConstance Wu,Cardi B,Lili ReinhartandKeke Palmer, among others, in the highly anticipated film.Hustlersfollows Lopez’s character Ramona, the head of a successful strip club, as she aims to get the upper hand on her Wall Street clients with the help of her crew.
In a recent interview withVariety, Lopez revealed thatshe almost turned down the rolein order to spend more time with her family and fiancéAlex Rodriguez.
“We were supposed to do it last summer, and I had worked so much,” the star explained. “I was like, ‘I have to stay home with my kids and Alex.’“
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Hustlershits theaters Sept. 13.
source: people.com
