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Real Name | Jennifer Shrader Lawrence |
Nickname | Jen, JLaw |
Profession | Actress |
Famous Role | Ree Dollar in Winter’s Bone |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 63 kg in Pounds- 139 lbs |
Measurements | 35-26-36 |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | August 15, 1990 |
Age (as in 2016) | 25 Years |
Birth Place | Indian Hills, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Louisville, Kentucky |
School | Kammerer Middle School, Louisville. She was home-schooled after primary education and finished her studies two years earlier with high scores. |
College | N/a |
Educational Qualifications | High School |
Debut | Film – Garden Party (2008) TV – Company Town (2006) Music Video – The Mess I made (2010) |
Family | Father– Gary Lawrene (Was a Construction Worker and owned a concrete construction firm Lawrence & Associates) Mother– Karen Lawrence (Children’s Camp Manager) Brothers– Ben and Blaine (Both older) |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | White |
Fan Mail Address | P.O. Box 6509 Louisville, KY 40206 USA |
Hobbies | Playing Guitar, Painting and Surfing |
Favorite Colors | Gold and Blue |
Favorite Movies | Pan’s Labyrinth, I heart Huckabees, Midnight in Paris, Harold & Maude |
Favorite TV Shows | The Only way is Essex, Gossip Girl (2001), Bones (2005), The Simpsons (1989), Family Guy (1999) |
Favorite Food | Junk Food (Nachos especially) |
Favorite Books | We need to talk about Kevin, Raise high the roof beam, The Rum Diary, The other Boleyn Girl |
Favorite Music | The Paramor, The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Beatles |
Favorite Sports | Basketball |
Favorite Pet | Cat |
Favorite Actresses | Meryl Streep, Laura Linney, Cate Blanchett |
Major Controversies | She was accused of being rude to a reporter for using phone while talking to her and also for calling him bro. He called the occasion Oscars, when it was a Golden Globe event, which she pointed out too. People said that it was rude to do that to a nervous reporter, whereas some said that she was just keeping it real the way she is.
Her nude pics were leaked on the internet and she said that it was against the law, breaching her privacy and anyone who sees them will be breaking the law and invading her privacy. |
Boys, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Graham Patrick Martin (2008-2009) Nicholas Hoult (2010-2014) Chris Martin (2014-2015) |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Current Relationship Status | Single |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth | About $75 million |
House | Beverly Hills ($7 million) She also owns some cute and cozy simple houses. |
Cars | Volkswagen Eos, Chevrolet, Volt, Rangerover, Chrystler and a sports car |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jenifer Lawrence
- Is Jennifer Lawrence a smoker? Yes.
- Jennifer Lawrence indeed consumes alcohol.
- As a child, Lawrence experienced both hyperactivity and social anxiety.
- At the age of 14, she caught the attention of a talent scout agency that organized auditions on her behalf.
- Jennifer’s portrayal of Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series garnered significant acclaim, propelling her to become the most successful action heroine in terms of box office earnings.
- In her partnership with David O. Russels, Lawrence has garnered numerous accolades. One such achievement was her Academy Award for Best Actress in 2012, where she portrayed a melancholic widow in the romantic comedy film Silver Lining Playbooks. This win made her the second youngest actress to ever receive the prestigious Oscar in the Best Actress category.
- In addition, she received the BAFTA Best Actress Award for her portrayal of a troubled wife in the black comedy film American Hustle.
- She holds a total of three Golden Globe Awards, with two being attributed to her outstanding performances in previously mentioned films, and the third recognizing her portrayal of the titular inventor in the movie Joy.
- With her movies grossing over $5 billion worldwide, Lawrence undoubtedly stands as the most accomplished and highest paid actress.
- Jennifer holds the record for being the youngest actress to receive four nominations for Academy Awards.
- Jennifer Lawrence is an outspoken advocate for feminism and gender equality, actively vocalizing her beliefs. She has established the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to promoting these values.
- Due to her social anxiety and hyperactivity, she regards her childhood as an “unpleasant” time, as it made her feel like an outsider.
- Jennifer was not only a cheerleader in school, but she also participated in netball, field hockey, and basketball. She even played on the boys’ team, which happened to be coached by her father. Her mother believed that playing with the girls was too risky for her.
- Jennifer was not selected to be an Abercrombie & Fitch model due to her serious approach towards the beach ball photo-shoot. Surprisingly, when she inquired about the reason for her rejection, they simply cited her photos as the explanation.
- From an early age, she possessed a perpetual ambition: to become a doctor, own a house, embrace motherhood, and settle down in Kentucky. However, deep within, she harbored an unwavering certainty that fame would inevitably find her.
- In her debut acting role, she portrayed a character of a prostitute in a church play inspired by the Book of Jonah. Following the performance, friends and family approached her parents, expressing their uncertainty about whether to offer congratulations or not, as their child had convincingly portrayed the role of a remarkable prostitute.
- Despite Jennifer’s mother’s lack of enthusiasm for her acting career, she agreed to take her to the city to audition for roles. Despite her mother’s attempts to convince Lawrence that the agents were being dishonest, they were impressed by Jennifer’s cold reading. Undeterred, Jennifer decided to join CESD Talent Agency.
- Having been home-schooled for a duration of two years, she successfully completed her course with exceptional grades, accomplishing it two years ahead of schedule.
- In the show The Bill Engrave Show, Tom Shaly, a critic from The Washington Post, describes her portrayal of Lauren, the rebellious teenager, as a captivating performance that steals the spotlight.
- In Lori Petty’s drama The Poker House, Jennifer portrayed the oldest of three daughters who resided with a mother battling drug addiction. According to critic Stephen Farber from The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer’s on-screen presence exuded a poignant composure that captured the unwavering strength of children. As a testament to her exceptional performance, Jennifer was honored with an Outstanding Performance award at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
- Her role in Winter’s Bone garnered her immense praise, leading to an Academy Award nomination and a National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Lawrence thoroughly immerses herself in the roles she takes on for films. She goes beyond studying the script and makes a dedicated effort to fully understand the settings, acquire the necessary skills, and connect with the people involved in order to deliver her best performance and stay true to the character. For instance, in her movie “Winter Bone,” she went through the process of learning how to skin squirrels, chop wood, and engage in fights.
- In her analysis of Lawrence’s performance in the film “Silver Lining Playbooks,” Travers marvels at her exceptional talent, describing her as a true wonder. Lawrence effortlessly embodies a character who is impolite, untidy, humorous, profane, alluring, full of life, and yet emotionally fragile, often displaying all these qualities within a single scene or even a single line of dialogue. Her remarkable portrayal earned her both the prestigious Golden Globe and Academy Award.
- She actively supports numerous foundations and causes that require advocacy, fearlessly opposing Kim Davis’ stance against equal marriage rights.
- Lawrence never sought formal training from a theater or acting school. She firmly believes in being self-taught and expresses, “I’ve always found immense intrigue in observing people’s reactions and emotions. I believe the most valuable acting lessons come from closely observing real individuals, attentively listening to them, and thoroughly studying them.”
- Lawrence’s power and influence in the Hollywood Film Industry are widely recognized.
- She has been bestowed with multiple titles by various magazines due to her alluring persona.
- In 2010, People magazine featured her as one of “The most beautiful people in the world.”
- In 2013, Jennifer was recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
- Due to her unwavering passion for Nachos on the sets of American Hustle, she managed to stain all her dresses. Consequently, the team took the initiative to arrange an additional pair.
- In the class, she had the reputation of being the most talkative.
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