Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jennifer Lawrence
Discover the career path of Jennifer Lawrence, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jennifer Lawrence is a highly successful American actress and producer known for her roles in both blockbuster action franchises and critically acclaimed independent dramas. Her films have grossed over $6 billion globally. Notably, she was the highest-paid actress in the world in both 2015 and 2016, highlighting her significant impact and popularity within the film industry.
2005: Filmed The Devil You Know
In 2005, Jennifer Lawrence filmed The Devil You Know, which was her first release of 2013.
2006: Minor Role in Television Pilot
In 2006, Jennifer Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television pilot 'Company Town', which was never sold, and guest roles in 'Monk'.
2007: Guest Role in Medium and Series Regular on The Bill Engvall Show
In 2007, Jennifer Lawrence had a guest role in 'Medium' and received her first part as a series regular on the TBS sitcom 'The Bill Engvall Show'.
2007: Main Role on The Bill Engvall Show
In 2007, Jennifer Lawrence secured her first major role as a main cast member on the sitcom 'The Bill Engvall Show'.
2008: Film Debut and Other Roles
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence made her film debut in 'Garden Party', appeared in 'The Burning Plain', the music video for "The Mess I Made" by Parachute, and starred in 'The Poker House', receiving the Marcello Mastroianni Award and an Outstanding Performance Award.
2009: Filming The Beaver
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence filmed 'The Beaver', which was later delayed due to controversy.
2009: The Bill Engvall Show Ended
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence's role on The Bill Engvall Show came to an end when the show concluded after three seasons.
2010: Breakthrough Role in Winter's Bone
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence achieved her breakthrough role in the independent film 'Winter's Bone', earning her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
2011: X-Men Film Series Debut
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence achieved international stardom for portraying the mutant Mystique in the 'X-Men' film series.
2011: Joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2011: X-Men: First Class
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence portrayed the shapeshifting mutant Mystique in 'X-Men: First Class', requiring extensive makeup and body paint.
2011: Roles in Like Crazy and The Beaver
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence took on a supporting role in 'Like Crazy', a romantic drama, and appeared in 'The Beaver' alongside Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson.
2012: Filming Serena
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence filmed Serena, which was based on the novel by Ron Rash.
2012: The Hunger Games Film Series
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence gained further international recognition for portraying Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' film series.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence played Tiffany Maxwell in 'Silver Linings Playbook', winning a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2012: Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence starred in 'Silver Linings Playbook' and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as a troubled young widow.
January 2013: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In January 2013, Jennifer Lawrence hosted an episode of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live'.
2013: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence reprised her role as Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'.
2013: BAFTA Award for American Hustle
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won a BAFTA Award for her supporting role in the black comedy 'American Hustle'.
2013: Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for American Hustle
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in American Hustle.
2014: Forbes names Lawrence most powerful actress
In 2014, Forbes listed Jennifer Lawrence as the second-highest-paid actress in the world with earnings of $34 million and named her as the most powerful actress, ranking at number 12 on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
2014: Fundraising contest for the Special Olympics World Summer Games
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the Special Olympics World Summer Games as part of the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.
2014: Serena and X-Men: Days of Future Past
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence played Serena Pemberton in 'Serena' and reprised her role as Mystique in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.
2014: Lead Vocal on "The Hanging Tree"
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence sang lead on the single "The Hanging Tree", which charted worldwide.
2014: Release of Mockingjay – Part 1 and Charting of "The Hanging Tree"
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Mockingjay – Part 1", the third installment of The Hunger Games film series, and recorded the song "The Hanging Tree" for its soundtrack, which charted on international singles charts.
2015: Founded Jennifer Lawrence Foundation
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which advocates for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.
2015: Fundraising for the Special Olympics World Summer Games
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence partnered with Chideo to raise funds for the Special Olympics World Summer Games by screening her film Serena (2014).
2015: Release of Mockingjay – Part 2
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Mockingjay – Part 2", the final installment of The Hunger Games film series, which grossed over $650 million worldwide.
2015: Starring in Joy, Golden Globe win, and Oscar nomination
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the biopic "Joy" as the titular character, winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the youngest actor to accrue four Oscar nominations. During the production, a disagreement with director David O. Russell was reported.
2015: Charitable Initiatives
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence teamed with Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth for Prank It FWD, a charitable initiative for DoSomething, and launched the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation to support charities like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.
2015: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress.
2015: Golden Globe Award for Joy
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for her performance in Joy.
2015: Criticism of Gender Pay Gap and Kim Davis
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence wrote an essay for Lenny Letter criticizing the gender pay gap in Hollywood, referencing her experience on American Hustle. Also in 2015, she condemned Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.
2016: Forbes ranks Lawrence as the world's highest-paid actress
In 2016, Forbes ranked Jennifer Lawrence as the world's highest-paid actress, with annual earnings of $46 million.
2016: Donation to Kosair Children's Hospital
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence donated $2 million to the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville to establish a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation.
2016: Narration of A Beautiful Planet, starring in X-Men: Apocalypse and Passengers
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence narrated the documentary "A Beautiful Planet", played Mystique in "X-Men: Apocalypse", received the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress and starred in "Passengers" alongside Chris Pratt, later expressing regret over her role in the film.
2016: Starred in Passengers
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the sci-fi romance film 'Passengers'.
2016: Highest-Paid Actress for Second Year
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was again the world's highest-paid actress, marking her second consecutive year in the top spot.
2017: Starring in Mother!
In 2017, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film "Mother!", which proved to be a grueling role for her, and polarized audiences upon release.
2018: Time's Up Initiative and Women's March
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination and participated in the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles. Also in 2018, she spoke out in support of retaining ranked-choice voting in Maine.
2018: Formation of Excellent Cadaver
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence formed her production company, Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Founded Excellent Cadaver Production Company
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence founded the production company Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Starred in Red Sparrow
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the spy thriller 'Red Sparrow'.
2019: Lawrence's films gross over $6 billion worldwide
As of 2019, Jennifer Lawrence's films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide.
2019: End of X-Men Film Series Role
In 2019, Jennifer Lawrence concluded her portrayal of Mystique in the 'X-Men' film series.
2019: Appearance in Dark Phoenix
In 2019, Jennifer Lawrence made her fourth and final appearance as Mystique in the superhero film "Dark Phoenix", which was a critical and box-office failure.
2021: Starring in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Adam McKay's Netflix film "Don't Look Up", playing an astronomer trying to warn humanity about an extinction-level asteroid and receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. The film broke Netflix's viewing records.
2021: Return to Acting with Don't Look Up
In 2021, after a hiatus, Jennifer Lawrence returned to acting with the satirical dark comedy 'Don't Look Up'.
2022: Starred in and Co-Produced Causeway
In 2022, Jennifer Lawrence starred in and co-produced the drama 'Causeway'.
2023: Starred in and Co-Produced No Hard Feelings
In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence starred in and co-produced the comedy 'No Hard Feelings'.
2024: Executive producing Zurawski v Texas
In 2024, Jennifer Lawrence executive produced the documentary "Zurawski v Texas".
2025: Starred in and Co-Produced Die My Love
In 2025, Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in and co-produce the psychological drama 'Die My Love'.
2025: Premiering in Die My Love and receiving the Donostia Award
In 2025, Jennifer Lawrence premiered in the thriller "Die My Love" at the Cannes Film Festival, and received the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, becoming the youngest recipient of the award.
November 2026: Release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Jennifer Lawrence is set to reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping", expected to release in November 2026.
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