Jennifer Lawrence Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is an American actor who is known for her roles in The Hunger Games, X-Men, Winter’s Bone, and Joy. Lawrence won an Oscar Award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook.
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- Birthday: Aug. 15, 1990
- Height: 5’9″
- Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
- Net worth: $160 million
- Relationship status: Married to Cooke Maroney
- Kids: 1 (2022)
- Fun facts: Her childhood nickname was Nitro; Lawrence lost out to Kristen Stewart for the role of Bella Swan in Twilight; she starred in a promo for My Super Sweet 16.
Read more about Jennifer Lawrence’s career and personal life. Plus, stay up to date on her latest projects.
Entertainment
2 years ago
Jennifer Lawrence Spent Days Deciding if She Should Do ‘The Hunger Games’
Entertainment
3 years ago
Jennifer Lawrence on the Most ‘Revolting’ Thing She’s Done for a Role
Entertainment
2 years ago
Jennifer Lawrence Knew at 25 She ‘Definitely’ Wanted Kids
Entertainment
2 years ago
Why Jennifer Lawrence Carried a Shotgun Everywhere Before Filming ‘Winter’s Bone’
Entertainment
2 years ago
Jennifer Lawrence Explained Why She Vanished From the Public Eye

Actors

Pulp Fiction cast members Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Uma Thurman, and John Travolta pose for photos on the red carpet at the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening

Movies

‘Pulp Fiction’ Reunion on the Red Carpet 30 Years Later; Bruce Willis Absent but Honored

The 'Pulp Fiction' stars and cast gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the cult classic movie. Sadly, Bruce Willis was absent.

by Ali Hicks

Published on April 19, 2024

3 min read

Halle Berry attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a dress.

Celebrity

Halle Berry Wouldn’t Have Become an Actor If She Knew How Much Attention She’d Bring

Halle Berry once revealed she hated this aspect of acting so much, that if she knew about it earlier she most likely would’ve pursued another career.

by Antonio Stallings

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth seen on the set of "And Just Like That..." as their characters.

Chris Noth Believed the Media Killed the ‘Sex and the City’ Franchise

Chris Noth questioned the legitimacy of the media after feeling they unfairly attacked the 'Sex and the City' franchise.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Lawrence Gave Josh Hutcherson a Concussion

How did Jennifer Lawrence manage to give Josh Hutcherson a concussion? The actor explains the painful accident.

by Abeni Tinubu

Published on March 13, 2023

2 min read

The Hunger Games alum Jennifer Lawrence in s black dress

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Planned to Tell ‘The Hunger Games’ Director off in Her Audition

Jennifer Lawrence was hardly looking to make a good impression when she first auditioned for her role in 'The Hunger Games.'

by Abeni Tinubu

Movies

Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Hunger Games’ Salary Increased 15 Times By The Last Movie

Jennifer Lawrence earned a lot of money for the 'Hunger Games' franchise, but this amount changed with each film. How much did she make?

by Tram Anh Ton Nu

Vanessa Hudgens Debuts Baby Bump on Oscars Red Carpet

Vanessa Hudgens is expecting her first baby with husband Cole Taylor, whom she married in December 2023.

by Megan Elliott

Published on March 10, 2024

2 min read

A collection of Oscar statues at the Academy Awards, for which the best actor nominees include Bradley Cooper, Jeffrey Wright, and more in 2024.

Celebrity / TV

2024 Oscars: How Old Are the Best Actor Nominees?

The best actor nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards are 11 years apart or less.

by Mandi Kerr

Prince William and Kate Middleton, whose Cambridge titles happened, in part, because of Oscar-winning film 'Shakespeare in Love,' per a report, smile and look on

Royal family

Kate Middleton and Prince William Would’ve Had Different Royal Titles if It Weren’t for This Oscar-Winning Movie

Prince Edward watched an Oscar-winning movie from 1998 and reportedly 'liked the sound' of a certain name.

by Mandi Kerr

Jennifer Lawrence Once Said the Biggest Mistake ‘The Hunger Games’ Made Was ‘Casting Me’

Jennifer Lawrence felt she couldn’t help embarrass herself out in public after becoming a part of ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Lawrence Watched ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ to Help Her Get Through a Tough Scene

Jennifer Lawrence is a fan of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and has even appeared on the show.

by Lisa Geiger

Celebrity

Emma Stone Once Shared How Jennifer Lawrence Inspired Her to Do ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’

Emma Stone was uncertain about being in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, but watching Jennifer Lawrence helped nudge her towards the role.

by Antonio Stallings

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence smiling in a spaghetti strap dress

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Wanted to Hide Her Oscar from Guests; Why?

Why did Jennifer Lawrence want to hide her Oscar award from guests? The actor weighs in.

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Desperately Wants to Play Bridget Jones; Why?

Jennifer Lawrence explains why portraying Bridget Jones has always been pretty high up on her bucket list.

by Abeni Tinubu

Jennifer Lawrence who once revealed her backup plan for acting in a black gown

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Gave Herself 5 Years to Make It as an Actor; What Was Her Backup Plan?

Jennifer Lawrence revealed her backup plan for acting and it might just surprise some of her fans.

by Abeni Tinubu

acting star Jennifer Lawrence smiles is a spaghetti strap dress

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Revealed 1 Acting Tip That Helps Her Out

Jennifer Lawrence's acting process is pretty much unknown. But the actor did share one tip that often helps her out.

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Gave Josh Hutcherson a Concussion

How did Jennifer Lawrence manage to give Josh Hutcherson a concussion? The actor explains the painful accident.

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Planned to Tell ‘The Hunger Games’ Director off in Her Audition

Jennifer Lawrence was hardly looking to make a good impression when she first auditioned for her role in 'The Hunger Games.'

by Abeni Tinubu

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor sitting next to each other

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Fan Jennifer Lawrence Warned Brittany to Dump Jax Years Ago

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, a huge fan of 'Vanderpump Rules,' thinks Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright shouldn't be together,

by Stacy Feintuch

Jennifer Lawrence sitting and smiling with her hands raised faced out

‘RHOBH’ Fan Jennifer Lawrence Predicted Teddi Mellencamp Would Not Last

In between her Oscar–worthy movie roles, Jennifer Lawrence loves to watch reality TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." But apparently she wasn't a fan of Teddi Mellencamp on the show.

by Stacy Feintuch

Jennifer Lawrence at the 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' premiere.

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Once Wondered if She Was Taken Advantage of by Male Co-Stars in Kissing Scenes

Jennifer Lawrence once quipped that she was concerned about her past kissing scenes after discovering her male co-stars might have been pranking her.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Lawrence at the Governors Awards.

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Once Worried Fame Might Turn Her Into a Weirdo Before She Met Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster once restored Jennifer Lawrence’s faith that she wouldn’t end up changing after her monumental success in the film industry.

by Antonio Stallings

Zoe Kravitz at the launch of the Lock collection.

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Once Caught Zoe Kravitz off Guard by Going Nude in Front of Her Without Warning

Jennifer Lawrence once showed Zoe Kravitz where she thought their friendship was when Lawrence wore very little for one of their first meetings.

by Antonio Stallings

Movies

Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Hunger Games’ Salary Increased 15 Times By The Last Movie

Jennifer Lawrence earned a lot of money for the 'Hunger Games' franchise, but this amount changed with each film. How much did she make?

by Tram Anh Ton Nu

Jennifer Lawrence of 'Winter's Bone' at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Regal 14 at LA Live Downtown

Movies

Jennifer Lawrence Auditioned for ‘Winter’s Bone’ Again After They Turned Her Down

Here's a look at the story behind Jennifer Lawrence's role in 'Winter's Bone,' which involved the actor auditioning a second time after getting turned down.

by Victoria Koehl

Movies

Jennifer Lawrence Calls ‘Causeway’ Set a ‘Break’ From ‘Toxic Masculinity’

Jennifer Lawrence's 2022 film 'Causeway' was one of few times she's worked with primarily women. It really changed the experience for her, she said.

by Danielle Gibson

Movies

Jennifer Lawrence Calls ‘Hunger Games’ Set ‘The Most Fun’ She’s Ever Been on

Jennifer Lawrence's role in 'The Hunger Games' films is one of her biggest. And it turns out, it spawned many of her best on-set memories.

by Christina Nunn

Jennifer Lawrence at 'Don't Look Up' premiere.

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Once Revealed 1 of Her First Films Drove Her to Therapy

Jennifer Lawrence once opened up about the dark impact a movie had on her psyche when she was younger.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Lawrence at the premiere of 'Mother!'

Celebrity

Jennifer Lawrence Was Once Screamed at by Her Parents for Turning Down a Disney TV Show

Jennifer Lawrence once revealed she didn’t take the route that many Disney show stars took on her way to movie stardom, which briefly disappointed her parents.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Lawrence

Read more about Jennifer Lawrence’s career and personal life. Plus, stay up to date on her latest projects.