This timeline covers the early life, education, and the initial steps into the world of acting for Jennifer Lawrence.
Birth
August 15, 1990
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born in Indian Hills, northeast of Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. She was the first girl born into the Lawrence family in almost 50 years.
Introduction to Acting
2002
At the age of 12, Jennifer took a drama class and fell in love with acting. She began performing in school plays and local theatre in Louisville, Kentucky.
Move to New York City
2005
At 14, Jennifer moved to New York City with her mother to pursue acting and modeling. She was discovered by a talent scout and spent the summer performing small acting roles and modeling for advertisements.
Early Career in New York
2005-2007
Jennifer spent time in New York, performing in various small roles and modeling. Her success led her family to move to Los Angeles to further her career.
