Jennifer Lawrence recently opened up about her relationship with Hollywood during an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show.” The actress is promoting her new film, “Die My Love,” alongside co-stars Jeremy Allen White, Bruce Springsteen, and Tessa Thompson.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Breaks from Hollywood
Lawrence has taken several breaks from acting, stepping back for two years between “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019) and “Don’t Look Up” (2021), and another two years before her current film. She spoke candidly about her thoughts regarding stepping away from the industry, saying she found peace with the idea.
Struggles in the Industry
During the interview, Lawrence acknowledged the overwhelming nature of Hollywood. She stated, “I was at peace with that possibility of happening. [Hollywood] is a lot.” Despite the challenges, she humorously reflected on her first break, claiming, “I made COVID happen.”
Realizations about Her Career
In a previous interview with Vanity Fair, Lawrence discussed her hiatus and the reasons behind it. She admitted that during her career, from roles in films like “Passengers,” “Mother!,” and “Red Sparrow,” she felt an intense pressure to meet expectations.
- “I was not pumping out the quality that I should have.”
- “I just think everybody had gotten sick of me. I’d gotten sick of me.”
Finding Joy Beyond Acting
Lawrence noted that her busy career had overshadowed her personal life. “I didn’t have a life. I thought I should go get one,” she explained. Since her marriage to art gallerist Cooke Maroney in 2019, she has found joy in everyday activities, like grocery shopping together.
Family Life
In 2022, Lawrence and Maroney welcomed their first child, a son named Cy, and they have since added a second child, though they have kept the name and gender private. This family-focused shift appears to bring Lawrence contentment outside of her acting endeavors.
As she navigates her career, Jennifer Lawrence continues to seek peace and fulfillment beyond the Hollywood spotlight, making deliberate choices about her professional and personal life.
