Jennifer Lawrence has always had a refreshing way of keeping things real, even while operating at the very top of Hollywood. From massive blockbusters to grounded indie dramas, she has managed to stay relatable and disarmingly candid, offering fans a side of herself that feels far from overly produced. Her 2023 feature with Interview magazine was a perfect showcase of that quality, giving a rare glimpse into her life as a new mother and how that shift changed the lens through which she views every professional decision.
The shoot, photographed by Collier Schorr, carried a stripped-back, high-fashion energy that allowed Lawrence’s natural presence to take center stage. The conversation inside the pages was conducted by none other than Cameron Diaz, and Lawrence did not hold back. “There’s no squeezing when you have a baby,” she said plainly, making it clear that her family has become the compass for all of her career choices going forward.
She went on to add, “Is this worth being away from my child for half the day?” which crystallized just how much motherhood has reshaped her priorities. Lawrence also reflected on her work in ‘No Hard Feelings’, her R-rated comedy, explaining that she had always wanted to take on the genre but was waiting for material that was genuinely laugh-out-loud funny rather than just mildly amusing. The film proved to be exactly that, earning her renewed attention as a comedic force.
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Since that magazine moment made waves, Lawrence has kept herself busier than ever with bold and challenging projects through her production company, Excellent Cadaver. In 2025, she starred in ‘Die My Love’, a psychological drama helmed by director Lynne Ramsay, opposite Robert Pattinson. The film premiered at Cannes and follows a young mother unraveling mentally while living in rural Montana, a role that demanded everything from her emotionally and physically.
Critics came out swinging in praise of her performance in ‘Die My Love’, with some describing the film as an “eight-dimensional ride.” Lawrence earned a Golden Globe nomination for her work in the project, further cementing her place among the most daring performers of her generation. It was a reminder that she is not simply coasting on the goodwill built during her ‘Hunger Games’ years but actively pushing herself into new creative territory.
Looking ahead to 2026, Lawrence is set to return to the franchise that first turned her into a global name. She will reprise her iconic role as Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’, a prequel set 24 years before the events of the original story. The film will also feature Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy, along with Elle Fanning and Ralph Fiennes rounding out a formidable cast.
Beyond the Panem universe, Lawrence is also developing ‘The Wives’, a darkly comedic murder mystery that draws inspiration from the Real Housewives franchise. She is producing the project for Apple Original Films and A24, and has expressed that the concept feels tailor-made for someone who has always had a deep love of reality television. In a separate and equally exciting move, she is also preparing to step behind the camera for the very first time with a directorial debut on a feature called ‘6 Little Numbers’, a project she co-wrote herself. She has admitted that the idea of directing makes her nervous, but she is leaning into the discomfort with characteristic honesty.
On top of all that, Lawrence is collaborating with legendary director Martin Scorsese on ‘What Happens at Night’, adding another titan of cinema to her ever-growing roster of collaborators. Whether she is tackling character-driven satire, dystopian rebellion, or psychological horror, she continues to move between wildly different worlds without ever losing the grounded authenticity that made audiences fall for her in the first place.
For those less familiar with Lawrence’s background, she was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1990 and began her career in television before breaking through with the indie film ‘Winter’s Bone’ in 2010. That performance earned her her first Academy Award nomination at just 20 years old. She went on to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ in 2013, making her the second-youngest Best Actress winner in Academy history. She also received nominations for ‘American Hustle’ and ‘Joy’, establishing herself as one of the most decorated actresses of her era. Alongside her Oscar work, she played Katniss Everdeen across four ‘Hunger Games’ films, a franchise that grossed nearly three billion dollars worldwide. She has been married to art gallery director Cooke Maroney since 2019, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2022.
Jennifer Lawrence is clearly not slowing down anytime soon, and with a lineup this diverse and ambitious, there is plenty to look forward to. Share your thoughts on her upcoming projects in the comments.
