History of Jennifer Lawrence in Timeline
Jennifer Lawrence is a highly successful American actress and producer recognized for her roles in both major action franchises and independent films. Her movies have collectively earned over $6 billion globally. She was the highest-paid actress worldwide in 2015 and 2016 and was featured in Time's 100 most influential people list in 2013, as well as Forbes' Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2016, highlighting her significant impact and popularity.
August 15, 1990: Jennifer Lawrence's Birth
On August 15, 1990, Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born. She is an American actress and producer known for starring in both action film franchises and independent dramas.
2005: The Devil You Know
In 2005, Jennifer Lawrence filmed for The Devil You Know, which was released in 2013.
2006: Company Town and Monk
In 2006, Jennifer Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television pilot Company Town, which was never sold, and she followed it with guest roles in several television shows, including Monk.
2007: Medium and The Bill Engvall Show
In 2007, Jennifer Lawrence had guest roles in several television shows including Medium. She also received her first part as a series regular on the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show.
2008: Film roles
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence made her film debut in the drama film Garden Party, played a role in The Burning Plain, appeared in The Mess I Made by Parachute music video, and starred in The Poker House.
2008: Film Debut in Garden Party
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence made her film debut with a supporting role in the drama Garden Party.
2008: Voting for John McCain
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence, who was raised a Republican, voted for John McCain in the presidential election.
2009: The Beaver Film
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence filmed in Jodie Foster's The Beaver, alongside Foster and Mel Gibson.
2009: The Bill Engvall Show
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show.
2009: Young Artist Award
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence won a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Performer in a TV Series for her role in The Bill Engvall Show.
2010: Breakthrough Role in Winter's Bone
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence had her breakthrough role playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent film Winter's Bone.
2010: Lawrence Discusses Her Acting Approach
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence stated that she did not invest real emotions or take home any of her characters' pain, relying on her imagination instead.
2010: Winter's Bone Release
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence's breakthrough role came in Debra Granik's independent drama Winter's Bone, based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Woodrell. She played 17-year-old Ree Dolly.
2010: Relationship with Nicholas Hoult Begins
In 2010, during the filming of X-Men: First Class, Jennifer Lawrence started dating her co-star Nicholas Hoult, marking the beginning of their relationship.
2011: Appearance on Sexiest and Most Beautiful Lists
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on Victoria's Secret's "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" list and People's Most Beautiful People list.
2011: Mystique in X-Men
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence gained stardom portraying the mutant Mystique in the X-Men film series.
2011: Joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence joined 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, a prequel to the X-Men film series.
2011: Like Crazy and The Beaver
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence took on a supporting role in Like Crazy, a romantic drama about long-distance relationships. She then appeared again with Yelchin in Jodie Foster's The Beaver, alongside Foster and Mel Gibson.
2012: Public Persona Described by IndieWire
In 2012, IndieWire described Jennifer Lawrence's public persona as "down-to-earth, self-deprecating, unaffected."
2012: Filming Serena
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence filmed Serena with Bradley Cooper. The movie was released in 2014.
2012: Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series.
2012: The Hunger Games
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, an adaptation of the first book in author Suzanne Collins' trilogy of the same name.
2012: Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Silver Linings Playbook. The film earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2012: Entertainer of the Year Recognition
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly.
2012: Rolling Stone's Appraisal of Lawrence's Talent
In 2012, Rolling Stone called Jennifer Lawrence "the most talented young actress in America".
2012: Silver Linings Playbook
Later in 2012, Jennifer Lawrence played Tiffany Maxwell in David O. Russell's romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook, which earned her the Golden Globe, SAG Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress.
January 2013: Saturday Night Live Hosting
In January 2013, Jennifer Lawrence hosted an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live.
2013: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence appeared in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list.
2013: Appearance on People's Most Beautiful People List
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on People's Most Beautiful People list.
2013: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence reprised the role of Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in the Hunger Games series.
2013: Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards 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 role in American Hustle.
2013: BAFTA Award for American Hustle
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in American Hustle.
2013: Time and Elle's Recognition of Influence
In 2013, Time magazine named Jennifer Lawrence one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Elle labeled her the most powerful woman in the entertainment business.
August 2014: Relationship with Nicholas Hoult Ends and Nude Photo Leak
In August 2014, Jennifer Lawrence's relationship with Nicholas Hoult ended around the time they finished filming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Also in August 2014, she was a victim of the celebrity nude photo leak, where her private photos were hacked and posted online.
2014: Fundraising Contest for the Special Olympics
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the Special Olympics 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 Susanne Bier's depression-era drama Serena. She also reprised the role of Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
2014: Release of Mockingjay – Part 1 and Charting of "The Hanging Tree"
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence starred in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, the third film in the Hunger Games series. She also recorded the song "The Hanging Tree" for the film's soundtrack, which achieved success on international music charts.
2014: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women List
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence was placed at number one on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list and was featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best-dressed women, topping the list.
2014: Reported Earnings and Recognition
In 2014, The Daily Telegraph reported that Jennifer Lawrence was earning $10 million per film, and Forbes listed her as the second-highest-paid actress in the world with earnings of $34 million, naming her the most powerful actress.
2015: Glamour's Best Dressed Women List
From 2013 to 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best-dressed women.
2015: Charitable Initiatives and Foundation Launch
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth on the Prank It FWD charitable initiative to support DoSomething. Also in 2015, she established the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation to support charities like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.
2015: Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Founded
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, which advocates for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.
2015: Feminist Views and Gender Pay Gap Essay
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence identified as a feminist and wrote an essay for Lenny Letter criticizing the gender pay gap in Hollywood, sharing her experiences from American Hustle. In an interview with Vogue, she condemned Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.
2015: Fundraising for 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.
2015: Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series.
2015: Team Sports
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence recalled her dislike for team sports and classes during her childhood, saying "There's something about team sports, classes, I didn't take well to it. I didn't like it. … I hated team sports."
2015: Starring in Joy and Award Nominations
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the biopic Joy, directed by David O. Russell. Her performance was highly praised, earning her a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the youngest actor to receive four Oscar nominations.
2015: Awards and High Grossing Action Heroine
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly and was recognized as the highest-grossing action heroine in Guinness World Records for her role in The Hunger Games series. Forbes also ranked her as the world's highest-paid actress.
2015: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was 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.
September 2016: Beginning of Relationship with Darren Aronofsky
In September 2016, Jennifer Lawrence began dating filmmaker Darren Aronofsky after meeting during the filming of Mother!.
2016: Forbes Ranking as 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 create a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation. This substantial donation in 2016 aimed to improve pediatric cardiac care.
2016: Roles in A Beautiful Planet, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Passengers
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence narrated the documentary A Beautiful Planet and reprised her role as Mystique in X-Men: Apocalypse, which received mixed reviews. She also starred in Passengers, for which she was paid $20 million. Despite the mixed reviews, Lawrence won Favorite Movie Actress at the People's Choice Awards.
2016: World's Highest-Paid Actress
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was once again the world's highest-paid actress.
November 2017: Breakup with Darren Aronofsky
In November 2017, Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky ended their relationship.
2017: Starring in Mother!
In 2017, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film, Mother!. The intense role proved physically and emotionally challenging, leading to supplemental oxygen and a dislocated rib during rehearsals. The film received polarizing reviews from audiences, but her performance was generally well-received by critics.
2017: Self-identification as 'not religious'
In 2017, after her strict Christian upbringing, Jennifer Lawrence described herself as "not religious". This shift in perspective in 2017 marks a change in her personal beliefs.
2018: Relationship with Cooke Maroney Begins
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence began a relationship with Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director, after being introduced by actress Laura Simpson.
2018: Time's Up Initiative and Women's March Participation
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aimed at protecting women from harassment and discrimination. In 2018, she also participated in the Women's March in Los Angeles and voiced support for retaining ranked-choice voting in Maine.
2018: Formation of Excellent Cadaver Production Company
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence formed her production company, Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Excellent Cadaver Production Company Formed
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence formed the production company Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Forbes Ranking as Third Highest-Paid Actress
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence was ranked as the world's third highest-paid actress by Forbes, with earnings of $18 million.
February 2019: Engagement to Cooke Maroney
In February 2019, Jennifer Lawrence became engaged to Cooke Maroney.
May 2019: Residency in New York and California
As of May 2019, Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney reside in Lower Manhattan, New York City, and Beverly Hills, California.
October 19, 2019: Marriage to Cooke Maroney
On October 19, 2019, Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney were married at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island.
2019: Film Grosses Exceed $6 Billion Worldwide
As of 2019, Jennifer Lawrence's films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide.
2019: Mystique in X-Men
In 2019, Jennifer Lawrence gained stardom portraying the mutant Mystique in the X-Men film series.
2019: Appearance in Dark Phoenix
In 2019, Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Mystique for the final time in the superhero film Dark Phoenix, which faced both critical and commercial failure.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden
In 2020, Jennifer Lawrence endorsed Joe Biden in the presidential election.
2021: Return to Acting in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Jennifer Lawrence returned to acting in Adam McKay's Netflix film Don't Look Up, where she played an astronomer attempting to warn humanity about an extinction-level asteroid. The film received mixed reviews, but her performance was praised, and it broke Netflix's viewing records.
2021: Attendance at Rally for Abortion Justice
In 2021, while pregnant, Jennifer Lawrence attended the Rally for Abortion Justice in Washington, D.C. alongside Amy Schumer, holding a sign that read "Women can't be free if they don't control their bodies."
February 2022: Birth of Son, Cy
In February 2022, Jennifer Lawrence gave birth to her son, Cy, named after American artist Cy Twombly.
2022: Causesway
In 2022, Jennifer Lawrence produced and starred in the drama Causeway.
2022: Starring in and Producing Causeway
In 2022, Jennifer Lawrence starred in and produced the independent drama Causeway, playing a soldier recovering from a brain injury. This film was produced under her company, Excellent Cadaver.
2023: No Hard Feelings
In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence produced and starred in the comedy No Hard Feelings.
2023: Producing Bread and Roses and Starring in No Hard Feelings
In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence produced the documentary film Bread and Roses, focusing on Afghan women under Taliban rule. She also starred in and produced the sex comedy No Hard Feelings, receiving favorable reviews and another Golden Globe nomination.
October 2024: Pregnancy Announcement
In October 2024, Jennifer Lawrence's representative announced that she is pregnant with her and Cooke Maroney's second child.
2024: Support for LGBTQ+ Community at GLAAD Media Awards
During a speech at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards, Jennifer Lawrence voiced her support for the LGBTQ+ community, mentioning that her "first love" was homosexual and highlighting the ineffectiveness of conversion therapy.
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