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Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress and producer. She is known for starring in both action film franchises and independent dramas, and her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. The world's highest-paid actress in 2015 and 2016, she appeared in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013 and the Forbes Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2016. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Peabody Award.

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Lawrence began her career as a teenager with guest roles on television. Her first major role was as a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009). She made her film debut with a supporting role in the drama Garden Party (2008) and had her breakthrough playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent film Winter's Bone (2010). Lawrence gained stardom portraying the mutant Mystique in the X-Men film series (2011–2019) and Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015). The latter made her the highest-grossing action heroine.

Lawrence collaborated with filmmaker David O. Russell on three films, all which garnered her significant recognition. For portraying a troubled young widow in the romance Silver Linings Playbook (2012), she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the second-youngest winner in the category at age 22. Lawrence won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing an unpredictable wife in the black comedy American Hustle (2013). She also received Golden Globe Awards for both, and for portraying businesswoman Joy Mangano in the biopic Joy (2015). A series of mixed reviewed films and media scrutiny of her role choices led to a small break from acting. Lawrence returned with the black comedy Don't Look Up (2021), after which she produced and starred in the drama Causeway (2022) and the comedy No Hard Feelings (2023). In 2025, she received renewed critical attention for her lead role in the psychological drama Die, My Love.

Lawrence is a feminist and advocates for women's reproductive rights. In 2015, she founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which advocates for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics. She is also an active member of the anti-corruption organization RepresentUs. Lawrence formed the production company Excellent Cadaver in 2018.

Early life

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Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, Kentucky, to Gary, a construction company owner, and Karen (née Koch), a summer camp manager.[2][3][4] She has two older brothers, Ben and Blaine.[3] Lawrence's parents were not anticipating a child when she was conceived, and Karen once said "We thought we were finished having kids. We got rid of the baby bed and everything."[5] The family owned a horse farm when she was a child, and Lawrence owned a horse named Muffin.[6] Her mother raised her to be "tough" like her brothers, as she did not want Lawrence to be "a diva."[5] Karen also refused to let her play with other girls in preschool, as she deemed her "too rough" with them and worried she would hurt them.[5][6] Even Lawrence admitted she was a "hyper" child.[7] Lawrence was educated at the Kammerer Middle School in Louisville.[6] She was raised as a Christian.[8]

Lawrence did not enjoy her childhood due to hyperactivity and social anxiety, and considered herself a misfit among her peers.[3][9] "I didn't have any friends. I remember being kind of lonely," she recalled.[6] Lawrence has said that her anxieties vanished when performing on stage and that acting gave her a sense of accomplishment.[9] Her school activities included cheerleading, softball, field hockey and basketball, which she played on a boys' team coached by her father.[6] Lawrence did not enjoy these activities, and recalled in 2015 "There's something about team sports, classes, I didn't take well to it. I didn't like it. … I hated team sports."[5]

Growing up, she was fond of horseback riding and frequently visited a local horse farm.[10] Lawrence has an injured tailbone as a result of being thrown from a horse.[11] When her father worked from home, she performed for him, often dressing up as a clown or ballerina.[12] Lawrence had her first acting assignment at age nine, playing a Ninevite prostitute in a church play based on the Book of Jonah. For the next few years, she continued taking parts in church plays and school musicals.[6]

Lawrence was 14 and on a family vacation in New York City when she was spotted on the street by a talent scout, who arranged for her to audition for talent agents.[13][14] Her mother was not keen on her pursuing an acting career, but she briefly moved her family to New York to let Lawrence read for roles.[6] After her first cold reading, the agents said that hers was the best they had heard from someone so young; however, her mother convinced her that they were lying.[14] Lawrence said her early experiences were difficult because she felt lonely and friendless.[6] She signed with CESD Talent Agency, which convinced her parents to let her audition for roles in Los Angeles. While her mother encouraged her to go into modeling, she insisted on pursuing acting,[15] which she considered a "natural fit" for her abilities, and turned down several modeling offers, though she modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch before beginning an acting career, and the modeling photos were never released.[7][16][13] She dropped out of school at 14 without receiving a General Educational Development (GED) or diploma. Lawrence has described herself as "self-educated" and said that her career was her priority.[17] Between her acting jobs in the city, she made regular visits to Louisville, where she was an assistant nurse at her mother's camp.[18]

Career

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2006–2011: Early roles and breakthrough

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Lawrence at the 2007 Movieguide Awards

Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television pilot Company Town (2006), which was never sold.[19] She followed it with guest roles in several television shows, including Monk (2006) and Medium (2007).[20] She received her first part as a series regular on the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, in which she played Lauren, the rebellious teenage daughter of a family living in suburban Louisville, Colorado.[20] The series premiered in 2007 and ran for three seasons.[21] Tom Shales of The Washington Post considered her a scene stealer in her part, and David Hinckley of the New York Daily News wrote that she was successful in "deliver[ing] the perpetual exasperation of teenage girls".[22][23] In 2009 Lawrence won a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performer in a TV Series for the role.[24]

Lawrence made her film debut in the 2008 drama film Garden Party, in which she played a troubled teenager named Tiff.[25] She then appeared in director Guillermo Arriaga's feature film debut The Burning Plain (2008), a drama narrated in a hyperlink format. She was cast as the teenage daughter of Kim Basinger's character, who discovers her mother's extramarital affair. She shared the role with Charlize Theron, who played the older version of her character. Mark Feeney of The Boston Globe described her role as "a thankless task", but Derek Elley of Variety praised her as the production's prime asset.[26][27] Her performance earned her the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Emerging Actress at the 2008 Venice Film Festival.[28] The same year, she appeared in the music video for the song "The Mess I Made" by Parachute.[29] In 2008, she starred in Lori Petty's drama The Poker House as the oldest of three sisters living with a drug-abusing mother.[30][31] Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter opined that Lawrence "has a touching poise on camera that conveys the resilience of children".[32] She won an Outstanding Performance Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival for her performance in the film.[33]

Lawrence's breakthrough role came in Debra Granik's independent drama Winter's Bone (2010), based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Woodrell. The film featured her as 17-year-old Ree Dolly, a poverty-stricken teenage girl in the Ozark Mountains who cares for her mentally ill mother and younger siblings while searching for her missing father. She traveled to the Ozarks a week before filming began to live with the family on whom the story was based; in preparation for the role, she learned to fight, skin squirrels, and chop wood.[34][35] David Denby of The New Yorker asserted that the film "would be unimaginable with anyone less charismatic",[36] and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that "her performance is more than acting; it's a gathering storm. Lawrence's eyes are a roadmap to what's tearing Ree apart."[37] The production won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.[38] The actress was awarded the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance, and received her first nominations for the Golden Globe Award, SAG Award and Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the second-youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee at the time.[39][40][41]

Lawrence at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011, where she received her first Academy Award nomination for Winter's Bone (2010)

In 2011, Lawrence took on a supporting role in Like Crazy, a romantic drama about long-distance relationships, starring Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones.[42] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times considered the film to be an "intensely wrought and immensely satisfying love story" and credited all three performers for "making their [characters'] yearning palpable".[43] She then appeared again with Yelchin in Jodie Foster's The Beaver, alongside Foster and Mel Gibson. Filmed in 2009, the production was delayed due to controversy concerning Gibson and earned less than half of its $21 million budget.[44][45]

After her dramatic role in Winter's Bone, Lawrence looked for something less serious, and found it with her first high-profile release—Matthew Vaughn's superhero film X-Men: First Class (2011)—a prequel to the X-Men film series.[46] She portrayed the shapeshifting mutant Mystique, a role played by Rebecca Romijn in the earlier films.[47] Vaughn cast Lawrence, as he thought that she would be able to portray the weakness and strength involved in the character's transformation.[48] For the part, Lawrence lost weight and practiced yoga.[49] For Mystique's blue form, she had to undergo eight hours of makeup, where latex pieces and body paint were applied to her otherwise nude body,[50] as Romijn had done on the other films. This process required Lawrence to report to set at 2 a.m.[51] She was intimidated by the role as she admired Romijn.[52] Writing for USA Today, Claudia Puig considered the film to be a "classy re-boot" of the film series, and believed that her "high-spirited performance" empowered the film.[53] With worldwide earnings of $350 million, X-Men: First Class became Lawrence's highest-grossing film at that point.[54]

2012–2015: Established actress

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In 2012, Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, an adaptation of the first book in author Suzanne Collins' trilogy of the same name. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the series tells the story of the teenage heroine Everdeen as she joins rebel forces against a totalitarian government after winning a brutal televised annual event. Despite being an admirer of the books, Lawrence was initially hesitant to accept the part, because of the grand scale of the film. She agreed to the project after her mother convinced her to take the part.[55] She practiced archery, rock and tree climbing, and hand-to-hand combat techniques, and other physically demanding activities for the role.[6][56][57] While training for the part, she injured herself running into a wall.[58] The Hunger Games garnered positive reviews, with Lawrence's portrayal of Everdeen being particularly praised;[59] Roger Ebert described the film as "an effective entertainment," and found Lawrence to be "strong and convincing in the central role."[60] Similarly, Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called her an "ideal screen actress", believing that she had embodied the Everdeen of the novel, and added that she "anchors [the film] with impressive gravity and presence".[61] With worldwide revenues of over $690 million,[54] The Hunger Games became a top-grossing film featuring a female lead,[62] making Lawrence the highest-grossing action heroine of all time.[63] The film's success established her as a global star.[64]

Lawrence attending the premiere of Silver Linings Playbook at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

Later in 2012, Lawrence played Tiffany Maxwell, a troubled young widow, in David O. Russell's romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook. The film is an adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel of the same name, and follows her character as she finds companionship with Pat Solitano Jr. (played by Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder.[65][66] Lawrence was drawn to her character's complex personality, explaining, "She was just kind of this mysterious enigma to me because she didn't really fit any basic kind of character profile. Somebody who is very forceful and bullheaded is normally very insecure, but she isn't."[67] While Russell initially found her too young for the part, she convinced him to cast her via a Skype audition.[55] She found herself challenged by Russell's spontaneity as a director, and described working on the project as the "best experience of [her] life".[55] Richard Corliss of Time magazine wrote: "Just 21 when the movie was shot, Lawrence is that rare young actress who plays, who is, grown-up. Sullen and sultry, she lends a mature intelligence to any role."[68] Peter Travers called her "some kind of miracle. She's rude, dirty, funny, foulmouthed, sloppy, sexy, vibrant, and vulnerable, sometimes all in the same scene, even in the same breath."[69] Lawrence won the Golden Globe, SAG Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming—at age 22—the second-youngest Best Actress Oscar winner.[70] Her final film of the year was alongside Max Thieriot and Elisabeth Shue in Mark Tonderai's critically panned thriller House at the End of the Street.[71]

In January 2013, she hosted an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live.[72] The Devil You Know, a small-scale production that Lawrence had filmed for in 2005, was her first release of 2013.[73] She then reprised the role of Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in the Hunger Games series.[74] While performing the film's underwater stunts, Lawrence suffered from an ear infection that resulted in a brief loss of hearing.[58] Writing for The Village Voice, Stephanie Zacharek believed that the actress' portrayal of Everdeen made her an ideal role model, stating that "there's no sanctimony or pretense of false modesty in the way Lawrence plays her."[75] With box office earnings of $865 million, Catching Fire remains her highest-grossing film.[54]

In the same year, Lawrence took on a supporting role in David O. Russell's ensemble black comedy crime American Hustle as Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the neurotic wife of con man Irving Rosenfeld (played by Christian Bale). Inspired by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption in 1970s New Jersey.[76][77] She did little research for the role, and based her performance on knowledge of the era from films and television shows she had watched.[64] Geoffrey Macnab of The Independent found Lawrence to be "brilliant", "funny and acerbic" in her part, and highlighted an improvised scene in which she aggressively kisses her husband's mistress (played by Amy Adams) on the lips.[76] For her performance, she won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, and received her third Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award nominations, her first in the supporting category. This made her the youngest actor to accrue three Oscar nominations.[78][79]

Lawrence promoting The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con

Lawrence played Serena Pemberton in Susanne Bier's depression-era drama Serena (2014), based on the novel of the same name by Ron Rash. In the film, she and her husband George (played by Bradley Cooper) become involved in criminal activities after realizing that they cannot bear children.[80] The project was filmed in 2012, and was released in 2014 to poor reviews.[81][82] Lawrence then reprised the role of Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past, which served as a sequel to both X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: First Class (2011). The film received positive reviews and grossed $748.1 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series to that point.[83][84] Justin Chang of Variety praised her look in the film but thought she had little to do but "glower, snarl and let the f/x artists do their thing".[85]

Lawrence's next two releases were the final installments of The Hunger Games film series, Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015).[86] For the soundtrack of the former film, she recorded the song "The Hanging Tree",[87] which charted on multiple international singles charts.[88] While filming a scene in a tunnel for Part 2, a fog machine malfunctioned and released an excessive amount of fog, nearly suffocating Lawrence. She was carried out by a rescue crew.[89] In a review of the final installment in the series, Manohla Dargis of The New York Times drew similarities between Everdeen's journey as a rebel leader and Lawrence's rise to stardom, stating that the actress "now inhabits the role as effortlessly as breathing, partly because, like all great stars, she seems to be playing a version of her 'real' self."[90] Both films grossed over $650 million worldwide.[54]

Lawrence worked with David O. Russell for the third time on the biopic Joy (2015), in which she played the eponymous character, a troubled single mother who becomes a successful businesswoman after inventing the Miracle Mop.[91] During production in Boston, the press reported on a disagreement between Lawrence and Russell that resulted in a "screaming match". She said their friendship made it easier for them to disagree, because people fight when they really love each other.[92] The film was not as well-received as their previous collaborations, but Lawrence's performance was unanimously praised;[93] critic Richard Roeper found it to be her best work since Winter's Bone, terming it "a wonderfully layered performance that carries the film through its rough spots and sometime dubious detours."[94] She won her third Golden Globe for it, and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest actor in history to accrue four Oscar nominations.[95]

2016–2023: Fluctuations and expansion

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Lawrence promoting Red Sparrow in 2018

Lawrence began 2016 by providing the narration for A Beautiful Planet, a documentary film that explores Earth from the International Space Station.[96] She played Mystique for the third time in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). The film received mixed reviews, with a consensus that it was overfilled with action that detracted from the story's themes and the cast's performances.[97] Helen O'Hara of Empire deemed it a letdown from the previous installments of the series and criticized Lawrence for making her character too grim.[98] Despite this, she was awarded Favorite Movie Actress at the 43rd People's Choice Awards.[99] Lawrence was paid $20 million to star in the science fiction romance Passengers (2016), and received top billing over co-star Chris Pratt.[100] The film featured Pratt and Lawrence as two individuals who wake up ninety years too soon from an induced hibernation on a spaceship bound for a new planet. She felt nervous performing her first sex scene and kissing a married man (Pratt) onscreen; she drank alcohol to prepare herself for filming those scenes.[101] Passengers was met with underwhelming reviews, much to the surprise of its cast and crew, but Lawrence initially defended the film by calling it a "tainted, complicated love story."[102][103] She later expressed regret over starring in the film.[1]

Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film Mother! was Lawrence's sole release of 2017. She played a young wife who experiences trauma when her home is invaded by unexpected guests. Lawrence spent three months rehearsing the film in a warehouse in Brooklyn, despite her reluctance to rehearsals in her previous assignments.[104] The intense role proved grueling for her; she was put on supplemental oxygen when she hyperventilated one day, and also dislocated a rib.[104] Mother! polarized audiences and prompted mass walkouts.[105] The film was better received by critics;[106] Walter Addiego of the San Francisco Chronicle labeled it "assaultive" and a "deliberate test of audience endurance", and credited Lawrence for "never allow[ing] herself to be reduced simply to a howling victim."[107]

The following year, she starred as Dominika Egorova, a Russian spy who makes contact with a mysterious Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent (played by Joel Edgerton), in Francis Lawrence's espionage thriller Red Sparrow, based on Jason Matthews' novel of the same name.[108] In preparation for the part, she learned to speak in a Russian accent and trained in ballet for four months.[109] Having been the victim of a nude photo hack, the actress found herself challenged by the sexuality in her role but said that performing the nude scenes made her feel empowered.[110] Eric Kohn of IndieWire disliked the film's denouement, but praised the performances of Lawrence and Charlotte Rampling, remarking that "the considerable talent on display is [the film's] constant saving grace."[111] In 2019, Lawrence made her fourth and final appearance as Mystique, in the superhero film Dark Phoenix, which emerged as a critical and box-office failure.[112][113]

Lawrence at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival

Following roles in a series of mixed reviewed films, Lawrence took a small break from acting. She felt unsatisfied with her films, wanted to avoid media scrutiny, and focused on domestic activities during this period. Wanting to work with director Adam McKay since she was 19, Lawrence returned in 2021 in his Netflix film Don't Look Up for a reported fee of $25 million.[114] A "slapstick apocalypse", the film had her and costar Leonardo DiCaprio play two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an extinction-level asteroid.[115] For the role, Lawrence received a red dye job and an undercut. In an interview with Vogue, she said that she extensively researched the typical look of aspiring astrophysicists.[116] Reviews for the film were mixed, but critics mostly praised the performances of Lawrence and DiCaprio,[117] who were described as "powerhouse" by Ian Sandwell of Digital Spy and "a delight to watch" by Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV.[118][119] Lawrence earned a fifth Golden Globe nomination for the film.[120] It broke the record for the most views, 152 million hours in a single week in Netflix history, and ranks as the platform's second most-watched film within 28 days of release.[121][122]

Lawrence starred in Lila Neugebauer's independent drama Causeway (2022), playing a soldier suffering from a brain injury.[123] She also produced the film under her company, Excellent Cadaver, which she had formed in 2018.[124] After starring in several big-budget films, she was drawn to the "slow melody of a character-driven story".[125] Comparing it to her work in Winter's Bone, Allison Wilmore of Vulture opined that the film "is a welcome reminder of how compelling Lawrence can be, as well as a promising indication that she's willing to seek out smaller projects and work with emerging directors".[126] Under Excellent Cadaver, Lawrence produced Bread and Roses (2023), a documentary film from director Sahra Mani about Afghan women under Taliban rule.[127] Keen to work in a comedy, Lawrence accepted her friend Gene Stupnitsky's offer to star in his sex comedy No Hard Feelings (2023), which she also produced.[128] She played a young woman facing bankruptcy who accepts a Craigslist posting from wealthy parents to date their introverted 19-year-old son (played by Andrew Barth Feldman). Reviewers had favorable opinions on the film and appreciated Lawrence's comic timing.[129] She received another Golden Globe nomination for her performance.[130]

2024–present: Critical resurgence

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After executive producing the documentary Zuraswki v. Texas (2024), Lawrence next produced and starred in Die, My Love (2025), a thriller directed by Lynne Ramsay, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.[131][132][133] For her performance as a single mother experiencing mental health issues following the end of her marriage, she garnered acclaim from critics, some of whom declared it was a return to form.[134] Tim Grierson of Screen International considered Lawrence to be "the match that lights Lynne Ramsay's gripping, slow-burn fifth feature," and praised her ability to give "a volcanic performance that is nonetheless very controlled, avoiding melodramatic theatrics."[135]

That same year, Lawrence was honored for her contributions to cinema with the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, becoming the youngest recipient in the award's history.[136]

Artistry and public image

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In 2012, the review website IndieWire described Lawrence's off-screen persona as "down-to-earth, self-deprecating, unaffected".[137] Adam McKay, who directed Lawrence in Don't Look Up, considered her "a strong, funny truth-teller". "No one has more beautiful anger than Jen," McKay said. "When she unleashes, it is a sight to behold."[114] An IGN writer described her as a "sharp", "funny" and "quirky" actress who liked to "stay grounded" despite her considerable success.[138] Lawrence has said she finds acting "stupid" in comparison to life-saving professions like doctors, and therefore does not believe in being "cocky" about her accomplishments.[139]

Lawrence in 2014

In 2012, Rolling Stone called Lawrence "the most talented young actress in America".[6] Her The Hunger Games co-star Donald Sutherland found her an "exquisite and brilliant actor" and favorably compared her craft to that of Laurence Olivier.[140] David O. Russell, who directed Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy, has said that her acting "is effortless and she makes it look easy".[141] She has played roles in both high-profile, mainstream productions and low-budget independent films, and appeared in a range of film genres.[138] Lawrence did not study acting and has not been involved in professional theater.[14] She bases her acting approach on her observations of people around her.[142] Lawrence said in 2010 that she did not "invest any of my real emotions" or take home any of her characters' pain. She went on to say that "I don't even take it to craft services" and has never shared her characters' experiences, relying instead on her imagination: "I can't go around looking for roles that are exactly like my life." Lawrence also added "If it ever came down to the point where, to make a part better, I had to lose a little bit of my sanity, I wouldn't do it. I would just do comedies."[14]

Lawrence has become one of the world's highest-paid actresses. The Daily Telegraph reported in 2014 that she was earning $10 million per film.[143] In 2013, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world,[144] Elle labeled her the most powerful woman in the entertainment business,[145] and Forbes ranked her as the second most powerful actress, behind only Angelina Jolie.[146] In 2014, Forbes listed Lawrence as the second-highest-paid actress in the world with earnings of $34 million[147] and named her as the most powerful actress, ranking at number 12 on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list. She appeared on the list again in 2015 and 2016.[148][149][150] In 2015, Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly—a title she also won in 2012[151][152]—and was recognized as the highest-grossing action heroine in Guinness World Records for starring in The Hunger Games series.[153] In 2015 and 2016, Forbes ranked her as the world's highest-paid actress, with annual earnings of $52 million and $46 million, respectively.[154] In the following two years, it ranked her as the world's third and fourth highest-paid actress, with respective earnings of $24 million and $18 million.[155][156] The Hollywood Reporter listed Lawrence among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment from 2016 to 2018.[157] As of 2019, her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide.[54]

Lawrence appeared on Victoria's Secret's listing of the "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" in 2011,[158] People's Most Beautiful People in 2011 and 2013,[159] Maxim's Hot 100 from 2011 to 2014,[160] and was placed at number one on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list in 2014.[161] From 2013 to 2015, she was featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women, topping the list in 2014.[162] During Raf Simons's tenure at Dior,[163] Lawrence became a celebrity ambassador for the brand, appearing in advertisement campaigns for its fashion and perfumes. She frequently wears Dior to red carpet events such as film premieres and award ceremonies. She wore a custom Dior bridal gown on her wedding day.[164]

Political views and activism

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Lawrence at Tulane University in 2018

Having been raised by conservative Republican parents, Lawrence voted for John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.[165] She joined the Democratic Party after her acting career took her to other countries and it became apparent to her that not enough money ever seemed to reach those who most needed it. "Nobody likes to see half their paycheck go away," she said, but "for the greater good, I guess it makes sense."[166] Lawrence also said that during the Obama administration, she realized that voting Republican was voting against her own rights.[167] Lawrence strongly opposed Donald Trump's presidency, stating in 2015 that his election would "be the end of the world".[168] She endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.[169]

Lawrence identifies as a feminist, a concept she argues should not intimidate people "because it just means equality".[170] She has promoted body positivity among women.[171] In 2015, Lawrence wrote an essay for Lenny Letter criticizing the gender pay gap in Hollywood, describing her own experiences in the industry, such as receiving lesser pay for her work on American Hustle in comparison to her male co-stars.[172]

Lawrence is a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. During a speech at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards, she criticized conversion therapy for being ineffective by recounting that that her "first love" was gay, and added "I tried to convert him for years".[173] In a 2015 interview with Vogue, Lawrence condemned Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.[92]

She supports abortion rights,[174] attending the Rally for Abortion Justice in Washington, D.C. in 2021 while pregnant. Standing alongside Amy Schumer, Lawrence held a sign that read "Women can't be free if they don't control their bodies."[175]

Lawrence joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2011.[176] She has lent her support to charitable organizations such as the World Food Programme, Feeding America, and the Thirst Project.[138] Along with her The Hunger Games co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, she partnered with the United Nations to publicize poverty and hunger.[177] Lawrence organized an early screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) to benefit Saint Mary's Center, a disabilities organization in Louisville, and raised more than $40,000 for the cause.[178] She partnered with the charity broadcast network Chideo to raise funds for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games by screening her film Serena (2014).[179] Lawrence also collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the games as part of the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014).[180]

During 2015, she teamed with Hutcherson and Hemsworth for Prank It FWD, a charitable initiative to raise money for the nonprofit organization DoSomething.[181] That year, she also launched the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which supports charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.[182] In 2016, she donated $2 million to the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville to set up a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation.[183] She is a board member of RepresentUs, a nonprofit seeking to pass anti-corruption laws in the United States.[184][185][186] In 2018, she collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination[187] and took part in the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles.[188] In 2018, Lawrence spoke out in support of retaining ranked-choice voting in Maine.[189]

At a press conference for Die, My Love, she answered reporters' questions about the conflict in Gaza by describing the situation as "no less than a genocide" and saying it "terrified" her.[190] Lawrence urged attendees to "stay focused on who is responsible" rather than directing anger at actors and artists. The comment was an apparent reference to a recent letter signed by nearly 4,000 film industry workers pledging to not work with certain Israeli film companies which, according to the letter, had been "implicated in the genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people."[191] She also expressed her sadness over the state of American political discourse and the normalization of politicians lying to children. The questions were asked despite a festival moderator attempting to steer reporters away from political topics.[192][193]

Personal life

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In 2017, she described her religious beliefs as spiritual but not religious, while rejecting the label of atheist. Due to her upbringing in a strict Christian family, Lawrence has continued to pray out of habit, "just not to anyone specific", adding that arguing about the nature of god "is ridiculous because none of us have an answer." In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she recounted praying for her life on an airplane which had experienced an engine failure: "I don't know if you're out there, but if you are, please, please [save] the airplane."[194][195]

Lawrence with then-partner Nicholas Hoult in 2013

During filming of X-Men: First Class in 2010, Lawrence began dating her co-star Nicholas Hoult. Their relationship ended around the time they wrapped filming X-Men: Days of Future Past, in August 2014.[196][197] She was one of the victims of the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak, in which several private nude pictures of her were hacked and posted online.[198] She emphasized that the photos were never meant to go public, calling the leak a "sex crime" and a "sexual violation", and added that viewers of the images should be ashamed of themselves for "perpetuating a sexual offense".[199] Lawrence further said her pictures had been intended for Hoult during their relationship, and that unlike other victims of the incident, she did not plan to sue Apple Inc.[196]

While in her 20s, Lawrence became pregnant. She planned to have an abortion but instead miscarried while in Montreal.[200] In September 2016, Lawrence began dating filmmaker Darren Aronofsky after they had met during filming of Mother!.[201] They broke up in November 2017.[202] In 2018, she began a relationship with Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director, after being introduced by actress Laura Simpson. They became engaged in February 2019.[203][204][205] Lawrence and Maroney were married on October 19, 2019, at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island.[206][203] As of May 2019, they reside in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City and Beverly Hills, California.[207] While filming Don't Look Up, Lawrence suffered a second miscarriage and needed a dilation and curettage procedure.[208] In February 2022, she gave birth to their son, Cy, named after American artist Cy Twombly.[125][203] Their second child was born in 2025.[209]

Filmography

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Film

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List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Garden Party Tiff
2008 The Poker House Agnes
2008 The Burning Plain Mariana
2010 Winter's Bone Ree Dolly
2011 Like Crazy Sam
2011 The Beaver Norah
2011 X-Men: First Class Raven Darkhölme / Mystique
2012 The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen
2012 Silver Linings Playbook Tiffany Maxwell
2012 House at the End of the Street Elissa Cassidy
2013 The Devil You Know Young Zoe Hughes Filmed in 2005[210]
2013 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Katniss Everdeen
2013 American Hustle Rosalyn Rosenfeld
2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past Raven Darkhölme / Mystique
2014 Serena Serena Pemberton
2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Katniss Everdeen
2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Katniss Everdeen
2015 Joy Joy Mangano
2016 A Beautiful Planet Narrator Documentary
2016 X-Men: Apocalypse Raven Darkhölme / Mystique
2016 Passengers Aurora Lane
2017 Mother! mother
2018 Red Sparrow Dominika Egorova
2019 Dark Phoenix Raven Darkhölme / Mystique
2021 Don't Look Up Kate Dibiasky
2022 Causeway Lynsey Also producer
2023 Bread and Roses  – Documentary; producer only[127]
2023 No Hard Feelings Maddie Barker Also producer
2024 Zurawski v Texas  – Documentary; executive producer only[211]
2025 Die, My Love Grace Also producer
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† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Television

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List of television appearances and roles
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Monk Mascot Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Big Game"
2007 Cold Case Abby Bradford Episode: "A Dollar, a Dream"
2007–2008 Medium Young Allison / Claire Chase 2 episodes
2007–2009 The Bill Engvall Show Lauren Pearson Main role
2013 Saturday Night Live Herself (host) Episode: "Jennifer Lawrence/The Lumineers"
2017 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Herself (host) Episode: "November 2, 2017"

Music videos

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List of music videos
Year Title Artist Role Ref.
2010 "The Mess I Made" Parachute Young Woman [29]

Accolades

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Lawrence

Lawrence has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the following performances:

Additionally, she has won three Golden Globe Awards; Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Joy (2015), and Best Supporting Actress for American Hustle (2013). She also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for American Hustle.[70][79][95]

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Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress whose career trajectory exemplifies rapid ascent from independent films to blockbuster franchises and critical acclaim. Raised in Louisville, Kentucky, by a construction firm owner father and a summer camp manager mother, she experienced a non-traditional education due to social challenges and hyperactivity, leading to homeschooling before pursuing acting opportunities in New York at age 14.[1][2] Lawrence's breakthrough arrived with her lead role as Ree Dolly in the independent drama Winter's Bone (2010), earning her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress at age 20. She secured her first Oscar for Best Actress portraying Tiffany Maxwell in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), becoming the second-youngest recipient in that category, followed by supporting turns in American Hustle (2013) and Joy (2015), both directed by David O. Russell, which contributed to three Golden Globe wins. Her portrayal of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games series (2012–2015) and Mystique in multiple X-Men films cemented her as a box-office draw, with those franchises generating billions in global revenue, while establishing her among Hollywood's highest-paid performers, reportedly earning up to $10 million per film by the mid-2010s.[3][4][5] In 2014, Lawrence became a prominent victim of the iCloud celebrity photo hacking scandal, in which private nude images were illegally distributed online; she publicly condemned the incident as a "sex crime" and pursued legal action against perpetrators. Subsequent career choices reflected a pivot toward selective, character-driven projects like Causeway (2022) and No Hard Feelings (2023), alongside producing under her Excellent Cadaver banner, amid a reported net worth exceeding $160 million as of 2025 derived from acting, endorsements, and production deals. While praised for authenticity and range, her post-peak output has drawn scrutiny for perceived selectivity possibly influenced by personal privacy concerns following the breach, though she maintains a low public profile outside work.[6][7]

Early life

Upbringing and family background

Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, a suburb northeast of Louisville, Kentucky.[2] Her father, Gary Lawrence, owned a construction company, while her mother, Karen (née Koch), managed a children's summer camp.[1][8] Lawrence has two older brothers, Blaine and Ben, with whom she was raised in a close-knit family environment.[9][10] The family resided on a horse farm outside Louisville, where Lawrence spent her childhood engaged in outdoor and athletic pursuits.[2] Her parents enforced a household rule requiring all three children to participate in team sports, leading Lawrence to join cheerleading, field hockey, softball, and even a boys' basketball team coached by her father.[8][2] These activities reflected a typical Midwestern American upbringing emphasizing physical activity and family involvement, with local observers later crediting the grounded Louisville setting for fostering her resilience and interpersonal skills.[11] Lawrence attended Kammerer Middle School in Louisville during her early education, though she described herself as an energetic child prone to hyperactivity.[11] By age 14, amid growing interest in acting, she left formal schooling without completing middle school or obtaining a high school diploma or GED, opting instead for self-directed learning.[12][13]

Entry into acting and early training

Lawrence first expressed interest in acting during her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, where she participated in school plays and local theater productions.[14] At age nine, she took on an early role portraying a sex worker in a church play based on the Book of Jonah.[15] In 2005, at age 14, Lawrence traveled to New York City with her mother specifically to explore opportunities in acting and modeling, visiting talent agencies and securing representation from a scout who recognized her potential.[14] [16] Persuading her parents to support her ambitions, she dropped out of middle school and relocated to New York to pursue a professional career full-time, forgoing traditional education in favor of self-directed learning.[17] Lacking any formal acting training or enrollment in professional schools, Lawrence relied on innate talent and practical experience gained through relentless auditions.[18] [19] Her early efforts included securing commercial work, such as an advertisement for MTV's My Super Sweet 16, which provided initial exposure and honed her skills on set.[20] This on-the-job approach, combined with her instinctive method of minimal preparation and line memorization, formed the basis of her development as an actress before transitioning to more substantial television roles.[21]

Acting career

Early roles and breakthrough (2006–2011)

Lawrence's professional acting career began in 2006 with a minor role in the unaired television pilot Company Town.[1] She followed this with guest appearances on episodes of Monk, Cold Case, and Medium that year.[22] In 2007, at age 16, Lawrence secured her first major role as Lauren Pearson, the rebellious teenage daughter in the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, which aired from July 17, 2007, to September 5, 2009, across three seasons.[23] The series, starring comedian Bill Engvall as her father, a counselor dispensing "tough love" advice, provided Lawrence with steady television exposure during her late teens.[24] Transitioning to film, Lawrence debuted on screen in 2008 with a supporting role as Sally in the independent drama Garden Party.[1] That year, she also starred as Agnes in The Poker House, portraying a teenager enduring abuse in a troubled household, marking her first lead in a feature.[25] Additionally, she appeared as young Mariana in Guillermo Arriaga's The Burning Plain, a role filmed earlier but released in 2008.[26] Lawrence achieved her breakthrough in 2010 with the lead role of Ree Dolly in Winter's Bone, directed by Debra Granik.[27] In the film, set in the rural Ozarks, she played a 17-year-old girl searching for her absent father amid poverty and methamphetamine culture, delivering a performance critics hailed for its raw intensity and authenticity.[28] Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 14, 2010, where it won the Grand Jury Prize, the film earned Lawrence an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress—the youngest nominee in that category at age 20—along with widespread acclaim for elevating her from obscurity.[29][30] In 2011, Lawrence took a small supporting role as Sam in the romantic drama Like Crazy, playing a colleague who aids in uncovering a deception.[31] Later that year, she was cast as the shapeshifting mutant Mystique in X-Men: First Class, announced in July 2010, with the film releasing on May 25, 2011, marking her entry into major studio franchises.[32] This role, requiring extensive prosthetic makeup, built on her rising profile from Winter's Bone and positioned her for broader commercial success.[33]

Rise to stardom and commercial success (2012–2015)

Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, released on March 23, 2012, propelled her to international stardom, with the film grossing $694.4 million worldwide against a $78 million budget.[34] The adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel emphasized themes of survival and rebellion, and Lawrence's performance as the resilient archer was credited with anchoring the dystopian narrative's success.[35] In November 2012, Lawrence starred as Tiffany Maxwell in Silver Linings Playbook, a romantic comedy-drama that earned $236.4 million globally and secured her the Academy Award for Best Actress on February 24, 2013, making her the second-youngest winner in that category at age 22. The film's critical acclaim, including eight Oscar nominations, highlighted Lawrence's ability to blend vulnerability with intensity, contrasting her action-hero role. The sequel The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, released November 22, 2013, amplified her commercial dominance, earning $865 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise up to that point. Lawrence also appeared in American Hustle (December 2013), earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination, and reprised her role as Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past (May 23, 2014), which grossed $747.9 million globally. These projects underscored her versatility across genres, driving audience draw. By 2014, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (November 21) added $755.4 million to her box-office tally, reinforcing the franchise's cultural impact. In 2015, Lawrence concluded the year with Joy (December 25), portraying inventor Joy Mangano and receiving another Best Actress nomination, while The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (November 20) grossed $653.4 million. Her films from this period collectively exceeded $3 billion in worldwide earnings, establishing her as a bankable star.[36] Forbes ranked Lawrence the world's highest-paid actress in 2015, with pretax earnings of $52 million from June 2014 to June 2015, primarily from Hunger Games installments and endorsements.[37] This financial milestone reflected her transition from indie acclaim to blockbuster reliability, though critics noted the reliance on franchise vehicles for peak success.[38]

Mid-career experiments and fluctuations (2016–2023)

Lawrence continued her involvement in major franchises with the role of Mystique in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), directed by Bryan Singer, which earned $542.5 million worldwide against a production budget exceeding $170 million, though it received mixed critical reviews with a 47% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. Later that year, she starred opposite Chris Pratt in the science fiction romance Passengers (2016), directed by Morten Tyldum, which grossed $302.2 million globally but faced criticism for its ethical implications and narrative choices, scoring 30% from critics while achieving modest profitability on its $110 million budget.[39][40] These projects marked an extension of her action-oriented persona but introduced romantic and speculative elements diverging from her prior dramatic peaks. In 2017, Lawrence took a significant artistic risk with Darren Aronofsky's allegorical horror film mother!, portraying a beleaguered homemaker in a story interpreted as a biblical parable; the film opened to $7.5 million domestically and totaled $44.5 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, earning an F CinemaScore from audiences and polarizing reviews at 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, with detractors citing its intensity as alienating.[41] This departure from commercial blockbusters highlighted her willingness to experiment with provocative, auteur-driven material amid declining franchise momentum. The following year, she led Francis Lawrence's espionage thriller Red Sparrow (2018) as a Russian ballerina trained as a seductress, which grossed $151.6 million on a $69 million budget but garnered middling reception at 45% critics' score, often faulted for formulaic plotting despite her committed performance.[42][43] Her final X-Men outing, Dark Phoenix (2019), directed by Simon Kinberg, concluded the prequel series with Lawrence again as Mystique; budgeted at around $200 million, it underperformed with $246.4 million worldwide and a dismal 22% Tomatometer, contributing to a $133 million studio loss and signaling the franchise's fatigue after years of inconsistent quality.[44][45] Following this, Lawrence entered a self-imposed hiatus from 2019 to 2021, citing burnout, creative exhaustion, and a desire for personal life balance after a decade of relentless output; in a 2021 Vanity Fair interview, she described feeling "stifled" and contemplated permanent retirement, viewing the break as liberating despite coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. This period reflected career fluctuations, as her post-Hunger Games films yielded diminishing returns compared to earlier $800 million-plus blockbusters, prompting a reevaluation of high-stakes commitments. Returning via streaming, Lawrence co-starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy Don't Look Up (2021) on Netflix as a scientist warning of an impending comet strike, which amassed over 321 million viewing hours in its first weeks—becoming one of the platform's most-watched films—but divided critics at 56% on Rotten Tomatoes for its heavy-handed allegory on climate denial and media apathy.[46][47] In 2022, she produced and starred in the introspective drama Causeway, directed by Lila Neugebauer, playing a brain-injured veteran grappling with reintegration; released on Apple TV+, it earned stronger acclaim at 84% critics' score for its subdued realism, though its limited theatrical run underscored the shift to prestige streaming over wide releases.[48] Her 2023 R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings, written and directed by Gene Stupnitsky, saw her as a cash-strapped escort in a raunchy premise, grossing $85 million worldwide on a low $20 million budget and receiving a solid 71% Tomatometer, marking a commercial rebound through genre experimentation in broad humor.[49][50] Overall, this era showcased Lawrence's pivot toward diverse, riskier roles amid box office variability, prioritizing artistic control via her production company over guaranteed franchise appeal.

Recent projects and potential resurgence (2024–present)

In 2024, Lawrence maintained a lower acting profile amid personal milestones, including the announcement of her second pregnancy in October, while focusing on production work through her company Bread and Circuses.[51] She served as executive producer on Zurawski v. Texas, a documentary examining a Texas abortion case and its legal implications, which premiered at the AFI Fest on October 23, 2024.[26] This project aligned with her prior advocacy interests but marked no on-screen return that year, following her 2023 comedy No Hard Feelings.[1] Lawrence's acting resurgence gained momentum in 2025 with the release of Die, My Love, a psychological black comedy-drama directed by Lynne Ramsay, in which she stars alongside Robert Pattinson. Adapted from Ariana Harwicz's novel, the film portrays a woman's descent into obsession and violence in a rural setting, with production wrapping in 2024 after principal photography began earlier that year.[52] [53] Early industry anticipation positioned it as a potential showcase for Lawrence's dramatic range, building on Ramsay's reputation for intense character studies like We Need to Talk About Kevin, though full critical reception awaited its November theatrical rollout. Following the film's release, Lawrence received a nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes for her performance. She attended the ceremony wearing a sheer floral gown by Givenchy, which garnered significant media coverage.[54][55][56] Looking ahead, Lawrence signed on for A24's Why Don't You Love Me?, announced in July 2024, adapting Paul B. Rainey's 2023 graphic novel into a darkly comedic exploration of a deteriorating marriage, with Lawrence producing via Bread and Circuses.[57] She is also attached to lead Apple TV+'s The Wives, a murder mystery thriller developed with A24, signaling a pivot toward auteur-driven, genre-blending projects post-motherhood hiatus.[58] These commitments, coupled with Die, My Love's pre-release buzz, suggest a strategic re-entry emphasizing prestige roles over franchise obligations, potentially revitalizing her box-office draw after a selective phase prioritizing family and fewer, higher-caliber scripts.[59]

Artistry and critical reception

Acting technique and versatility

Jennifer Lawrence has described her acting approach as instinctive and spontaneous, eschewing prolonged preparation in favor of immersing herself in character moments just before filming. In a 2023 interview, she expressed discomfort with method acting, stating it makes her "nervous" due to uncertainty in interacting with actors who remain in character off-camera, and contrasted this with her preference for Christian Bale's technique of readiness achieved "10 seconds to action."[60][61] This aligns with accounts of her minimal rehearsal process, where she relies on emotional presence and organic connection to deliver authentic performances rather than technical exercises or extensive backstory development.[62] Her technique emphasizes naturalism and relatability, drawing from personal emotional recall to portray grounded, human responses, which critics have noted contributes to her convincing depictions of ordinary people under duress. This method proved effective in early roles like Ree Dolly in Winter's Bone (2010), where her raw, unpolished intensity earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress at age 20, highlighting her ability to convey desperation and resilience without overt mannerism.[63][64] Lawrence's versatility spans genres, from independent dramas to commercial franchises and comedies, evidenced by her Academy Award win for Best Actress in the dramedy Silver Linings Playbook (2012), where she portrayed a volatile widow with bipolar disorder, blending humor and pathos.[64] She transitioned seamlessly to action-hero Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games series (2012–2015), embodying physical tenacity and moral resolve in a dystopian setting, while later nominations for Joy (2015) and mother! (2017) demonstrated range in historical biopics and psychological horror.[65] Critics have praised this adaptability, with Vulture in 2014 describing her shift from gritty indie fare to blockbuster leads as "astounding," though some observers question whether her inherent likability occasionally constrains deeper villainous or abstract roles.[64][66] Her work in Causeway (2022), playing a brain-injured veteran, further showcased understated emotional depth, earning acclaim for subtlety over histrionics.[67]

Strengths and limitations in roles

Lawrence has demonstrated strengths in portraying resilient, emotionally vulnerable characters in independent dramas, as evidenced by her Academy Award-nominated performance as Ree Dolly in Winter's Bone (2010), where critics praised her raw authenticity and physical commitment to the role of a determined teenager in rural poverty.[68][69] Her ability to convey naturalism without overt technical display aligns with an instinctive approach, drawing from personal flaws and vulnerabilities to achieve convincing realism, as she described in interviews emphasizing honest character construction over method immersion.[70][63] In comedic and dramatic hybrids, Lawrence excels at blending humor with pathos, notably in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), where her portrayal of Tiffany Maxwell earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress for its energetic wit and underlying fragility, showcasing charisma that elevates ensemble dynamics.[68][69] This versatility extends to roles requiring physical comedy, as in No Hard Feelings (2023), where her raunchy, self-deprecating performance revitalized her box-office appeal through unforced relatability.[71] However, limitations emerge in roles demanding accent work, period authenticity, or stylistic exaggeration, such as her Russian accent in Red Sparrow (2018), which drew criticism for inconsistency and strained delivery amid the film's espionage demands.[72] In franchise entries like The Hunger Games series (2012–2015), some reviewers noted wooden emotional peaks and over-reliance on charm over nuanced vulnerability, attributing this to her persona's dominance in high-stakes action contexts.[73] Her aversion to method acting—preferring rapid preparation, as stated in a 2023 interview where she expressed discomfort with immersive techniques—may constrain depth in transformative characters, favoring accessible everyperson archetypes over chameleon-like shifts.[61][60] Critics have argued this results in a narrow range, with her "relatable" screen presence occasionally miscast in histrionic or period pieces, as in American Hustle (2013), where her explosive supporting turn was seen by some as disruptive to the narrative's tone despite Oscar buzz.[66][74]

Public image and media portrayal

Construction of "relatable" celebrity persona

Jennifer Lawrence cultivated a public image emphasizing relatability through a series of unscripted, self-deprecating moments that contrasted with the typical polish of Hollywood stars, particularly gaining traction after her breakthrough roles in the late 2000s and early 2010s.[75] This persona was reinforced by viral incidents, such as her stumble on the steps while accepting the Best Actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook on February 24, 2013, which she handled with humor by quipping about her dress and coordination, endearing her to audiences as authentically human rather than infallible.[76] Similar clumsiness, like tripping at the 2013 Golden Globes and laughing it off, became emblematic of her "down-to-earth" appeal, often highlighted in media coverage as genuine awkwardness rather than staged antics.[77] In interviews, Lawrence frequently employed candid, unfiltered language, including swearing and blunt admissions about everyday struggles, which media outlets framed as refreshing authenticity. For instance, during promotional tours, she discussed personal habits like excessive snacking or discomfort in heels, positioning herself as an ordinary Midwesterner thrust into stardom despite her roots in Louisville, Kentucky, where she began acting without formal training.[78] [79] This narrative was amplified by her avoidance of social media, allowing organic viral moments—such as eating pizza on camera or burping anecdotes—to dominate public perception without direct curation.[80] Critics and observers have questioned the extent to which this relatability constitutes a deliberate PR strategy, noting inconsistencies like her 2016 admission that her work-life balance issues "aren't exactly relatable" to average people, yet media persisted in portraying her as the "internet's BFF."[81] Some analyses argue that repeated emphasis on imperfections, such as farting or falling, risks veering into manufactured folksiness, especially as her wealth and status diverged from the "regular person" she invoked.[82] [80] Despite such skepticism, empirical patterns in her public behavior—from unpolished red-carpet reactions to humorous self-roasts in press junkets—suggest elements of inherent personality over pure contrivance, as these traits predated her peak fame and persisted across decades.[83]

Evolution of public perception and scrutiny

Jennifer Lawrence initially garnered widespread admiration as a relatable, unpretentious figure in Hollywood during the early 2010s, with her candid humor, apparent clumsiness—such as tripping at the 2013 Academy Awards—and admissions of enjoying casual indulgences like pizza positioning her as an antithesis to polished celebrity archetypes.[75][84] This persona, amplified by media portrayals following her breakthrough in The Hunger Games (2012), fostered an image of authenticity that resonated broadly, though some observers later questioned its spontaneity amid repeated public mishaps.[85] By mid-decade, however, scrutiny intensified as the "relatable" facade faced backlash for seeming contrived or performative, with critics and online commentators expressing fatigue over her self-deprecating anecdotes and perceived entitlement, contributing to a narrative shift from beloved ingénue to polarizing "it girl."[86][87] Incidents like insensitive remarks— including a 2016 joke about rape during a Mother! (2017) promotion and comments perceived as mocking transgender individuals—drew accusations of cultural insensitivity, further eroding her wholesome image among segments of the public.[88][89] The 2014 iCloud hack, which leaked private nude photographs of Lawrence and other celebrities on September 1, 2014, marked a pivotal escalation in privacy-related scrutiny, prompting her to describe the violation as feeling "gang-banged by the f**king planet" and labeling viewers as complicit in a sex crime; the perpetrator, Ryan Collins, received an eight-month prison sentence in August 2018.[90][91][92] This event not only heightened objectification debates but also influenced her subsequent roles, such as the nude scene in Red Sparrow (2018), which she defended as reclaiming agency despite ongoing trauma.[93][94] In recent years, following a career hiatus after her second child's birth in 2024 and selective projects like Causeway (2022), Lawrence's public perception has evolved toward a more reserved, introspective maternal figure, with candid discussions of postpartum isolation—"you feel like an alien"—and creative shifts post-motherhood signaling a deliberate retreat from relentless scrutiny.[95][96][97] This phase has elicited mixed responses, including praise for authenticity amid Hollywood's elite detachment critiques, though lingering perceptions of industry favoritism persist in some circles.[98][73]

Political views and activism

Transition from conservative roots to liberal advocacy

Jennifer Lawrence was raised in a conservative household in Louisville, Kentucky, where her family held Republican views, influencing her early political outlook.[96] [99] Her upbringing exposed her to the fiscal advantages of certain Republican policies, such as lower taxes and limited government spending, which she initially endorsed.[99] In her first presidential election in 2008, at age 18, Lawrence voted for Republican nominee John McCain, reflecting alignment with her family's perspectives and a self-described "little Republican" stance.[100] [101] The shift began during Barack Obama's presidency (2009–2017), as Lawrence reflected on policy implications for social issues, particularly women's rights, leading her to conclude she had previously voted against her own interests.[102] [101] A pivotal moment occurred when she encountered a line from the television series 30 Rock—a joke highlighting perceived Republican inconsistencies on limited government intervention in personal versus reproductive matters—which prompted her to question and ultimately abandon her Republican identification.[103] [104] By the mid-2010s, amid rising cultural and political debates, she embraced Democratic positions, publicly endorsing Obama in subsequent elections and critiquing conservative social policies.[105] This evolution strained family ties, as her relatives retained conservative allegiances, culminating in tensions exacerbated by events like the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which Lawrence attributed to Republican judicial appointments.[106] [96] She has described efforts to forgive her family, including her father and sister, for their ongoing support of Republican figures, while maintaining that her advocacy stems from recognizing "social horrors" overlooked in her earlier fiscal-focused worldview.[99] [107] By 2016, Lawrence's transition solidified into active liberal engagement, including opposition to Donald Trump and promotion of voter mobilization, marking a departure from her Kentucky roots toward Hollywood-influenced progressive causes.[108] [109]

Key endorsements, campaigns, and initiatives

Lawrence publicly endorsed Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz for the 2024 U.S. presidential election on September 24, 2024, stating that her primary motivation was Harris's commitment to protecting reproductive rights, particularly access to abortion, which she described as "literally on the ballot."[110] She emphasized Harris's candidacy as a bulwark against policies that could further restrict abortion nationwide, contrasting it with the potential outcomes under a Republican administration.[111] In support of this endorsement, Lawrence participated in door-to-door canvassing for the Harris campaign in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 3, 2024, just days before the election.[112] As a board member of the anti-corruption nonprofit RepresentUs, Lawrence has promoted initiatives aimed at reforming campaign finance and reducing political influence by special interests, including the "Unbreaking America" video series launched in 2018, which critiques systemic corruption in U.S. governance.[113] She advocated for the For the People Act, a federal bill introduced in 2021 to expand voting rights, limit dark money in elections, and implement public financing for campaigns, urging public calls to senators for its passage via RepresentUs platforms.[114] In 2018, she endorsed Colorado ballot measures Proposition 112 (to regulate oil and gas drilling setbacks) and Proposition 109 (to issue bonds for highway improvements), framing them as steps toward accountable state governance.[115] Lawrence has focused on reproductive rights advocacy, defending Planned Parenthood in January 2016 amid controversies over undercover videos alleging misconduct, recounting her own use of the organization's services for birth control as a teenager and calling attacks on it an assault on women seeking basic healthcare.[116] She joined the Women's March Rally for Abortion Justice in Washington, D.C., on October 2, 2021, protesting potential restrictions following the Supreme Court's review of Texas's SB8 law.[117] In October 2020, she opposed Missouri Amendment 3, a right-to-work ballot measure, through a campaign video arguing it would undermine workers' rights and collective bargaining.[118] Additionally, as an executive producer, she backed the 2024 documentary Zurawski v. Texas, which examines the real-world effects of Texas's post-Roe abortion restrictions, in collaboration with figures including Hillary Clinton.[119]

Controversies and criticisms

Privacy violations and personal scandals

In late August 2014, private nude photographs of Lawrence were leaked online after hackers accessed her iCloud account, along with those of over 100 other celebrities, in an event known as "The Fappening." The breach exploited vulnerabilities in iCloud backups, allowing unauthorized downloads of personal images via phishing attacks and weak security practices.[120][121] Lawrence described the incident as a "sex crime" and "sexual violation" in an October 2014 Vanity Fair interview, rejecting characterizations of it as a mere scandal and emphasizing that viewing the images perpetuated the harm. She advocated for stronger laws against such digital invasions, stating, "The law needs to be changed, and we need to change." The Federal Bureau of Investigation launched an inquiry, leading to charges against multiple perpetrators; Ryan Collins, who admitted to hacking Lawrence's and others' accounts, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to unauthorized computer access.[122][123] Lawrence opted not to pursue civil lawsuits against websites hosting the images, citing concerns that legal battles would amplify publicity and further exploit the violation. In a 2021 Variety interview, she revealed the leak's lasting psychological toll, noting it made her wary of sharing personal content and haunted her sense of security years later. No additional major privacy breaches or personal scandals involving Lawrence have been publicly documented beyond this event and routine celebrity paparazzi intrusions, which she has criticized as invasive but not equivalent in scale.[124][125]

Public statements and cultural insensitivities

In December 2016, Jennifer Lawrence recounted an anecdote on The Graham Norton Show about an incident during the 2013 filming of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in Hawaii's Waimea Valley, where she scratched an itch on her buttocks against ancient rocks considered sacred by Native Hawaiians, causing one to dislodge and nearly strike a crew member.[126] [127] The remarks drew widespread criticism for trivializing and mocking the cultural significance of the site, which holds spiritual importance in Hawaiian tradition as a place of ancestral reverence and natural preservation.[128] Lawrence issued a public apology via Facebook, stating, "I am from Kentucky, so to me the rocks were just rocks. But I see now that it was disrespectful to the people of Hawaii and I am sorry for that," though some observers deemed the response insufficiently accountable for the desecration.[129] At the January 2016 Golden Globes, after accepting the Best Actress award for Joy, Lawrence faced backlash for scolding a foreign-language reporter backstage who was using his phone, reportedly to reference notes or translate questions, by exclaiming, "Hey! Get off your phone!"[130] [131] Critics labeled the outburst rude and culturally insensitive toward non-native English speakers reliant on translation aids during high-pressure press interactions, amplifying perceptions of her as dismissive of linguistic barriers.[132] Supporters, including Anne Hathaway, defended it as adherence to event no-phone protocols, but the incident contributed to ongoing scrutiny of her unfiltered demeanor in multicultural settings.[133] During a May 2014 Vanity Fair party at the Cannes Film Festival, Lawrence made a remark interpreted as a rape joke, referencing her "scream" in a context that evoked non-consensual assault, prompting accusations of poor taste amid heightened public sensitivity to sexual violence discussions post high-profile cases.[134] [135] The comment, delivered in a lighthearted exchange, was widely condemned online and in media for minimizing trauma, with outlets like Cosmopolitan highlighting it as emblematic of her boundary-pushing humor clashing with evolving norms on such topics.[136] No formal apology followed, but the backlash underscored tensions between her self-described "no filter" style and expectations for celebrity restraint on grave subjects.[137]

Professional claims and industry backlash

In a December 2022 Variety interview promoting her film Causeway, Jennifer Lawrence stated that prior to The Hunger Games (2012), "nobody had ever put a woman in the lead of an action movie" on the scale of a major studio production, positioning her role as Katniss Everdeen as a pioneering breakthrough in Hollywood's gender dynamics. This remark drew immediate criticism from film historians, critics, and social media users for overlooking established precedents, such as Sigourney Weaver's Ripley in Alien (1979), Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor in The Terminator (1984), and Uma Thurman's Bride in Kill Bill (2003–2004), which had similarly featured women as central action protagonists in high-profile releases.[138] [139] Lawrence's claim was further contested for minimizing the contributions of earlier female-led action films, including Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) starring Angelina Jolie and Electra (2005) with Jennifer Garner, both backed by major studios like Paramount and 20th Century Fox.[140] Industry observers, including panelists on Fox News' Outnumbered, argued that the statement negated the accomplishments of women who preceded her, potentially reflecting a lack of historical awareness despite her prominence in the field.[141] Lawrence responded to the backlash on December 9, 2022, via her publicist, clarifying that "it came out wrong" and that she intended to highlight the rarity of female-led action films without romantic subplots in big-budget Hollywood contexts, though she acknowledged prior examples existed.[142] The controversy underscored broader industry tensions around crediting trailblazers, with some outlets framing it as emblematic of generational entitlement in Hollywood narratives.[143] No formal professional repercussions, such as lost roles, were reported, but it contributed to discussions on Lawrence's post-Hunger Games career trajectory, where she has taken extended breaks and selected fewer mainstream projects amid perceptions of selective opportunities with top directors. Earlier, in a 2016 InStyle interview, Lawrence remarked that she preferred collaborating with male co-stars over female ones, citing reduced interpersonal drama: "I’ve done four movies now where I’m the only girl," adding that all-female sets could foster competitiveness she found challenging. This elicited backlash from media commentators who viewed it as reinforcing stereotypes of female rivalry in a male-dominated industry, contrasting her public advocacy for gender equality in pay and representation.[88] Critics, including those in feminist-leaning publications, argued it undermined solidarity efforts post-#MeToo, though Lawrence framed it as a personal observation from her experiences on films like Joy (2015) and American Hustle (2013).[89] No widespread industry boycott ensued, but it fueled ongoing scrutiny of her "relatable" persona intersecting with professional dynamics.

Personal life

Relationships and marriage

Jennifer Lawrence's first high-profile relationship was with British actor Nicholas Hoult, whom she met while filming X-Men: First Class in 2010; the on-and-off romance lasted until 2014.[144] [145] Following their split, she briefly dated Coldplay frontman Chris Martin starting in June 2014, with the relationship ending in October 2014 before briefly rekindling later that year and concluding by March 2015.[144] [146] In 2016, Lawrence began dating director Darren Aronofsky after meeting on the set of mother!, with the year-long relationship ending in 2017 amid reports of differing life stages.[144] [145] Lawrence met art gallery director Cooke Maroney in May 2018 through a mutual friend who set them up on a blind date; Maroney, born July 3, 1984, in New York City, graduated from New York University and works in the art industry.[147] The couple became engaged in February 2019 after less than a year of dating.[148] They married on October 19, 2019, in an intimate ceremony at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island, attended by about 150 guests including celebrities like Adele and Amy Schumer; Lawrence wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown.[149] [147] [150] The pair welcomed their first child, a son named Cy, in February 2022, and as of 2024, were expecting a second child.[151] [148] Lawrence has described Maroney as grounding her amid Hollywood pressures, crediting the relationship with restoring her faith in marriage after prior skepticism.[144]

Family expansion and work-life balance

Jennifer Lawrence and her husband, Cooke Maroney, welcomed their first child, a son named Cy, in February 2022.[152] The couple expanded their family further with the birth of a second child in early 2025.[153] Lawrence has maintained privacy regarding details such as the second child's name and gender, consistent with her approach to shielding her family from public scrutiny.[154] After Cy's birth, Lawrence openly discussed the difficulties of postpartum recovery, describing it as "extremely isolating" and noting sensations of feeling like "an alien" amid hormonal shifts and identity adjustments.[155] She attributed some challenges to being left alone in unfamiliar settings, drawing parallels to her role in the 2025 film Die My Love, where her character grapples with postpartum psychosis.[156] Despite these experiences, Lawrence reported a positive outlook on motherhood, stating it enhanced her creative perspective and advising fellow actors to have children for its transformative effects.[157] In 2026, after her Chihuahua, Princess Pippi Longstocking, bit her son Cy, Lawrence safely rehomed the dog to her parents in Kentucky, keeping it within the family for safety reasons and because the dog was unhappy living in New York City without access to a park.[158] In managing her career alongside parenting two young children, Lawrence adopted a selective approach to projects, prioritizing family stability after years of intensive work that previously disrupted her equilibrium.[159] By April 2025, sources described her as maintaining a "great attitude" while navigating the demands of a newborn and toddler, continuing promotional activities for films like Die My Love at events such as the Cannes Film Festival.[160] This balance reflects her deliberate shift toward fewer acting commitments, supplemented by producing ventures, to accommodate family responsibilities without fully retreating from professional engagements.[97]

Other ventures

Producing and business endeavors

In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence co-founded the production company Excellent Cadaver with producer Justine Polsky, establishing it as a vehicle for her expanded role behind the camera following her acting successes.[161] The company, named after a term from forensic pathology referring to an ideal subject for autopsy study, secured an initial first-look film deal with Makeready, an independent studio, to develop and finance projects.[162] Excellent Cadaver's early output included Lawrence serving as producer on Causeway (2022), a drama in which she also starred as a brain-injured veteran returning home; the film was directed by Lila Neugebauer and distributed by Apple TV+ after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.[163] Lawrence next produced the R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings (2023), which she headlined as a cash-strapped woman hired to date a shy teenager; the Sony Pictures release grossed over $87 million worldwide against a $10 million budget.[163] In 2024, Lawrence executive produced the documentary Zurawski v. Texas, which chronicles Amanda Zurawski's legal challenge against Texas's abortion restrictions following life-threatening complications in her pregnancy; the film highlights empirical cases of medical delays due to legal fears among providers.[1] Upcoming projects under Excellent Cadaver include Die, My Love (2025), a thriller adaptation directed by Lynne Ramsay in which Lawrence stars alongside Robert Pattinson, and The Wives, a murder mystery inspired by The Real Housewives franchise developed for Apple Original Films and A24, as well as a film featuring Miss Piggy co-produced with Emma Stone.[1][164] In a January 2026 interview, Lawrence expressed interest in having Ariana Grande join the Miss Piggy project, stating, "Please be in Miss Piggy."[165] Lawrence has also attached as producer to Bread & Roses, a documentary on Afghan women resisting Taliban rule post-2021 U.S. withdrawal.[164] Beyond film production, Lawrence's business activities have centered on real estate investments, including purchases of properties in New York City and Beverly Hills valued collectively in the tens of millions, though these remain personal holdings rather than commercial ventures.[166] No public records indicate involvement in non-entertainment enterprises such as consumer brands or equity stakes in unrelated industries.

Philanthropy and non-acting pursuits

Lawrence founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation in 2015 to support children's causes and the arts, including partnerships with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.[167] [168] In February 2016, she donated $2 million to Norton Children's Hospital (formerly Kosair Children's Hospital) in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, establishing the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; she challenged other donors to match contributions, ultimately raising over $4 million for the facility.[169] The foundation's efforts earned her the Association for Fundraising Professionals of Greater Louisville's Young Philanthropist of the Year award in 2019.[170] She has contributed to anti-hunger initiatives, including support for Feeding America and the World Food Programme.[171] Beyond direct donations, Lawrence has engaged in public advocacy on issues affecting women in the entertainment industry and reproductive health services. In an October 2015 essay for Lena Dunham's Lenny newsletter, she addressed Hollywood's gender pay disparity, citing leaked Sony emails from the 2014 hack that revealed she received lower compensation than male co-stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Jeremy Renner for American Hustle (2013); Lawrence attributed her shortfall to reluctance in negotiations, fearing perceptions of being "difficult" or "spoiled," unlike her male counterparts.[172] [173] In January 2016 interviews, she defended Planned Parenthood amid congressional scrutiny over funding, recounting her own use of the organization's services as a teenager from a religious family for birth control and condoms, and arguing that defunding it would harm access to preventive care like Pap smears and cancer screenings beyond abortion services.[174] [175] From 2017 to 2018, Lawrence collaborated with the anti-corruption nonprofit Represent.us on grassroots efforts to mobilize young voters and reduce lobbying influence in politics, participating during acting hiatuses without fully pausing her career.[176] [177]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRole
2008The Burning PlainYoung Mariana
2008The Poker HouseAgnes
2008Garden PartyTiffany
2010Winter's BoneRee Dolly
2011Like CrazySam
2011X-Men: First ClassRaven Darkhölme / Mystique[33]
2012The Hunger GamesKatniss Everdeen[178]
2012Silver Linings PlaybookTiffany Maxwell[179]
2012House at the End of the StreetElissa Testwuide
2013American HustleRosalyn Rosenfeld[180]
2013The Hunger Games: Catching FireKatniss Everdeen[181]
2014X-Men: Days of Future PastRaven Darkhölme / Mystique
2014The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1Katniss Everdeen[182]
2014Dumb and Dumber ToPenny (cameo)
2015SerenaSerena Pemberton
2015JoyJoy Mangano[183]
2015The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2Katniss Everdeen[184]
2016X-Men: ApocalypseRaven Darkhölme / Mystique
2016PassengersAurora Lane[185]
2017mother!Mother[186]
2018Red SparrowDominika Egorova[187]
2019Dark PhoenixRaven Darkhölme / Mystique
2021Don't Look UpDr. Kate Dibiasky
2022CausewayLynzee
2023No Hard FeelingsMaddie Barker[188]

Television appearances

Lawrence's early acting career included guest roles on several scripted television series. In 2006, she portrayed Maudie Pruitt, a mascot involved in a murder mystery, in the fifth-season episode "Mr. Monk and the Big Game" of the USA Network series Monk, which aired on August 4. In 2007, she appeared as Debbie Skaggs, a troubled teen, in the fourth-season episode "A Dollar, A Dream" of CBS's Cold Case, broadcast on March 25, and as Meredith, a rebellious daughter, in the third-season episode "Mother's Little Helper" of NBC's Medium, aired on November 6. Her breakthrough television role came as a series regular in the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, where she played Lauren Pearson, the sarcastic eldest daughter of a family counseling psychologist, from the series premiere on July 17, 2007, through its conclusion on September 5, 2009, across three seasons comprising 30 episodes.[189][23] Lawrence hosted Saturday Night Live on January 19, 2013, during its 38th season, participating in sketches such as a Hunger Games parody and a musical number, with musical guest The Lumineers.[190]
Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2006MonkMaudie PruittGuest role; Season 5, Episode 3
2007Cold CaseDebbie SkaggsGuest role; Season 4, Episode 18
2007MediumMeredithGuest role; Season 3, Episode 7
2007–2009The Bill Engvall ShowLauren PearsonMain role; 30 episodes
2013Saturday Night LiveHerself (host)Season 38, Episode 11

Music videos and other media

Lawrence appeared as herself in the music video for "The Mess I Made" by the American rock band Parachute, released in 2009 as part of promotion for their debut album Losing My Mind. The video, directed by Stephen Milburn Anderson, features Lawrence in a brief non-speaking role walking through urban settings, marking one of her early on-camera appearances before her breakthrough in Winter's Bone (2010). In addition to music videos, Lawrence has featured in various commercial advertisements, notably as the global ambassador for Christian Dior since 2012. She starred in video campaigns for Dior's fashion lines and fragrances, including a 2023 commercial filmed in New York City that incorporated elements like dogs to highlight the brand's luxury aesthetic. These endorsements, often showcasing her in elegant attire against sophisticated backdrops, have been credited with boosting Dior's visibility among younger audiences.[191][192] Lawrence filmed an uncredited cameo for the comedy film Dumb and Dumber To (2014), portraying a character interacting with the protagonists Harry and Lloyd, but the scene was ultimately cut from the final release at her request due to concerns over the final edit's quality.[193][194]

Awards and nominations

Jennifer Lawrence has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including one Academy Award, one BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards for her performances in films directed by David O. Russell.[4]
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2011Academy AwardsBest ActressWinter's BoneNominated[195]
2013Academy AwardsBest ActressSilver Linings PlaybookWon[196]
2013Golden Globe AwardsBest Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or MusicalSilver Linings PlaybookWon[4]
2013Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleSilver Linings PlaybookWon[197]
2013BAFTA AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleSilver Linings PlaybookNominated[198]
2014Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressAmerican HustleNominated[199]
2014Golden Globe AwardsBest Supporting Actress – Motion PictureAmerican HustleWon[4]
2014BAFTA AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting RoleAmerican HustleWon[200]
2016Academy AwardsBest ActressJoyNominated[201]
2016Golden Globe AwardsBest Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or MusicalJoyWon[4]
2026London Critics' Circle Film AwardsActress of the YearDie My LoveNominated[202]
2026Golden Globe AwardsBest Actress – Motion Picture DramaDie My LoveNominated[203]

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