Journalist Hoda Kotb sat down with Jennifer Lopez for an interview for Serious XM. The veteran broadcaster talked to Lopez about the success of her latest movie `Hustlers` and the Oscar hype around her performance in the movie.

Hoda went to read some of the rave reviews Lopez has been receiving from media outlets. Lopez got emotional, saying that she`s glad whenever her hard work is recognized and she is part of the conversation. `Hustlers` could bring home the first-ever Oscar nomination for Jennifer Lopez.

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Lopez stars as Ramona Vega, who becomes sort of a mother-figure to the other girls in the movie. Written and directed by Loren Scafaria, `Hustlers` is inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, which follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

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`Hustlers` stars Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Madeline Brewer, Lizzo, and Julia Stiles. The movie had ts world premiere on September 7, 2019, at the Toronto International Film Festival and is scheduled to be theatrically released this week on September 13, 2019.