Jennifer Love Hewitt Reprising Stripper Role on TV's The Client List

Entertainment August 11, 2011 AT 10:20AM By UsWeekly Staff

Jennifer Love Hewitt is returning to TV in a familiar -- and racy -- role.

The 32-year-old Ghost Whisperer actress will reprise her role as Texas housewife-turned-stripper Samantha Horton in a TV version of Lifetime's popular 2010 movie The Client List.

VIDEO: Jennifer Love Hewitt shows some skin as a sexy stripper

The 10-episode series will follow Hewitt's Horton as she resorts to prostitution to support her family through the recession.

Hewitt -- who prepped for her TV movie role by taking pole dancing lessons -- said she found some unlikely support when taking on the project.

PHOTOS: Shocking stripper scandals

"My mom's like, 'I'm so proud. You're pole dancing and you're going to play a prostitute. Awesome!'" Hewitt told Entertainment Tonight. "It's like, 'Yeah, what you always dreamed about, mama!' But you know, it's a great part."

Hewitt is also producing the series, slated for a 2012 premiere.

Tell Us: Will you watch Jennifer Love Hewitt on TV in The Client List?

By Allison Corneau for Us Weekly. For more Channel Surfing, click here.

How we use your email

We may use your e-mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you, on behalf of Us Weekly and its partners. For more information please read our Privacy Policy.