Jennifer Lopez, 50, admits and discusses reasons for playing a stripper in Hustlers

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She takes on the role of a stripper-turned-criminal mastermind in her latest film, Hustlers. 

And Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she felt ‘liberated and empowered’ shooting the scenes as she felt as though she had put herself out there.

Speaking with ES Manager, the 50-year-old singer also discussed her traditional values as she confessed that she and fiance Alex Rodriguez find marriage very important.

In Hustlers, Jennifer plays Ramona Vega, a veteran stripper who mentors a new dancer and helps set up her scam to hustle dozens of wealthy men out of their money.

Discussing her role, J Lo explained:  ‘I’m used to being on stage in sexy costumes, but I have three layers of tights and fishnets and a bodysuit.

‘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, but you’re really out there, physically, emotionally and psychologically.