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.
In the suit, Barbash alleges they tried to “obtain a consent and waiver” but she refused to sign it.
Barbash was approached by the film’s producers about her involvement but she claims they offered her “peanuts”.