Samantha Barbash
Samantha Barbash | |
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| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, former adult entertainment hostess |
| Known for | Inspiration for the film Hustlers; author of memoir Underscore |
Samantha Barbash
Samantha Barbash is an American businesswoman and former hostess in the adult entertainment industry. Her life experiences, alongside those of Roselyn Keo, inspired the 2019 film Hustlers, featuring performances by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. This movie was based on Jessica Pressler's 2015 feature article, "The Hustlers at Scores," published in New York magazine. Barbash has also authored a memoir titled Underscore, presenting her personal account of events.
Operating under the professional alias Samantha Foxx, she began working as an adult entertainment hostess at age 19. She later took on a similar role at Scores Gentlemen's Club located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, as well as at the Hustlers Club within the same borough. Their clientele frequently included affluent Wall Street professionals with substantial incomes.
Following a legal conviction involving charges of conspiracy, assault, and grand larceny, Barbash was sentenced to five years of probation. After completing this period, she launched a medispa business specializing in cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery.