Jennifer Lopez Had to Strip More Than Her Dress for 1 Role That Many Fans Feel Was Criminally Overlooked at Oscars
Jennifer Lopez went all in for 2019’s Hustlers. She proved she was more than just a pretty face on screen, she threw herself into the role, nailing the ABCs of stripping and authentically portraying the lives of real strippers. From the intricate dance routines that left everyone breathless to the emotional depth she brought to her character, J.Lo was truly a force to be reckoned with in the movie.
Jennifer Lopez in Hustlers, Credits: Gloria Sanchez Productions
Many believed she was a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, but to everyone’s shock, she got snubbed! This led to fans asking what went wrong. With her powerful performance and undeniable charisma, it felt like a big mistake. J.Lo poured her heart and soul into Hustlers, but somehow, the Academy overlooked her.
Jennifer Lopez Didn’t Skip Her Homework for Hustlers!
Taking on the role of Ramona in Hustlers required Jennifer Lopez to fully commit to the part, and so she did. She and the cast immersed themselves in the world of erotic dance, exploring strip clubs in New York City to gain insight into the lives of strippers.
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J.Lo didn’t just stop there, she trained intensively with a pole choreographer and even had portable stripper poles on hand in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, allowing her to hone her skills on the go. In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, she revealed,
I have danced all my life and I work out every single day. And I can say without hesitation that learning to pole dance was one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done.
Jennifer Lopez in a still from Hustlers (2019) Credits: Gloria Sanchez Productions
She also shared her findings after delving deep into the lives of these dancers, and what she discovered was both mesmerizing and equal parts heartbreaking. She said,
I not only watched the ladies do their routines, I talked to them about what it was like to have a career as a dancer, I think it would surprise people that most of these women are students, or young moms just trying to get by in a world that doesn’t offer those on the fringe many chances.
Lopez absolutely gave it her all, and this performance will forever go down as one of her best! She totally stole the show and thus fans still can’t believe the way the Academy snubbed her of a nomination!
Why Jennifer Lopez Was Snubbed at the Oscars for Hustlers
Drawing inspiration from Jessica Pressler’s 2015 New York magazine article The Hustlers at Scores, Hustlers took the audience into the intriguing world of exotic dancers who seduced, drugged, and scammed wealthy Wall Street junkies. It’s a story about greed, power, and the so-called American dream.
When Hustlers started screening, many thought Lopez would be a strong contender for a supporting actress nomination for her role as Ramona. For a moment, it looked like she might even snag the win! But then Laura Dern from Marriage Story stole the spotlight during awards season.
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Still, Lopez seemed like a shoo-in for her first Oscar nod, after all, the Academy loves a movie star who surprises with unexpected depth, and she had plenty of critics cheering her on! But then things did not work out like this.
A scene from Hustlers, Credits: Gloria Sanchez Productions
Despite raking in over $100 million domestically, Hustlers struggled in the awards season, even getting snubbed at the Golden Globes for the top prize. The secret is, that just being a hit isn’t enough! That means the movie had to rebrand itself appropriately to fit the bill.
While some critics appreciated the depth of Hustlers, seeing it as a compelling commentary on class struggle alongside Parasite, most voters overlooked it during awards season. This lack of attention significantly impacted Jennifer Lopez, who could have been the sole nominee from her film, competing against actresses from films that were best-picture contenders or had multiple nominations.
As a result, Hustlers was sidelined, missing out on the recognition it might have deserved despite its impressive box-office success.
Hustlers is streaming on Hulu.
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