2019's breakout hit Hustlers proved that Jennifer Lopez is a talented actress. But the stripper-as-godmother role almost didn't happen, as J.Lo was trying to balance time with her family, and came perilously close to turning it down. "We were supposed to do it last summer, and I had worked so much," she told Variety. "I was like, 'I have to stay home with my kids and Alex.'"
But director Lorene Scafaria had written the role specifically for Lopez, and was willing to delay production so her star could do the film. "I think people forget that she's such a gifted actor," Scafaria revealed. "The role fits her like a glove, but it's also a glove with spikes on it."
It turned out to be a brilliant move, as shortly after the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, People crowed, "Hustlers gets glowing first reviews: Jennifer Lopez 'will be nominated for an Oscar.'" The Hollywood Reporter and the Daily Beast joined in the Oscar buzz, but sadly she was snubbed that season.
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