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 Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Peabody Award. 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.Read less
Born: August 15, 1990, Indian Hills, Kentucky, United States
Jennifer Lawrence has been relatively quiet in terms of public appearances and promoting projects in recent months. She starred in the 2023 comedy No Hard Feelings, where she played a woman hired by a couple to date their introverted son. The film received mixed reviews but showcased Lawrence's comedic talents.
Before that, she starred in the drama Causeway (2022), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received positive reviews for her performance as a soldier struggling with a traumatic brain injury. She also produced and starred in the satirical political black comedy Don't Look Up (2021) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jennifer Lawrence maintains a relatively low profile on social media. She does not have publicly active accounts on platforms like Twitter or Instagram. This deliberate absence contributes to her privacy, which she values highly.
Jennifer Lawrence rose to fame with her breakout role in Winter's Bone (2010), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. She then achieved international recognition for playing Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook (2012). Known for her versatile acting skills and down-to-earth personality, she has become one of the most prominent actresses of her generation.
Beyond acting, Lawrence is known for her outspokenness on political and social issues, advocating for gender equality and campaign finance reform. She is also a supporter of various charities, including Planned Parenthood and the World Food Programme.
She prefers to keep her personal life private, particularly details about her marriage to Cooke Maroney and their child. She has openly discussed the importance of maintaining boundaries between her public persona and her private life.