History of Jennifer Lawrence in Timeline
Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress and producer renowned for her roles in both blockbuster action franchises and critically acclaimed independent dramas. Her films have collectively grossed over $6 billion globally. Notably, she was the highest-paid actress worldwide in 2015 and 2016. Lawrence has been recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people and consistently featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2016, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.
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 her roles in 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
In 2006, Jennifer Lawrence began her acting career with a minor role in the television pilot Company Town, which was never sold. She also had guest roles in Monk.
2007: The Bill Engvall Show
In 2007, Jennifer Lawrence became a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, marking her first major role in television.
2008: Film Roles in 2008
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence made her film debut in Garden Party, appeared in The Burning Plain, and starred in The Poker House.
2008: Voted for John McCain
In 2008, Jennifer Lawrence voted for John McCain in the presidential election.
2009: Filming The Beaver
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence filmed The Beaver, which was delayed due to controversy concerning Mel Gibson.
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.
2009: The Bill Engvall Show Ended
In 2009, Jennifer Lawrence's sitcom The Bill Engvall Show ended.
2010: Breakthrough Role in Winter's Bone
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence had her breakthrough playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent film Winter's Bone.
2010: Lawrence states she does not invest real emotions into roles
In 2010, Jennifer Lawrence stated that she does not invest any of her real emotions into her acting roles and relies on her imagination instead.
2010: Relationship with Nicholas Hoult
In 2010, while filming X-Men: First Class, Jennifer Lawrence began dating her co-star Nicholas Hoult.
2011: Appeared on Victoria's Secret's and People's listings
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on Victoria's Secret's listing of the "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" 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: Joined 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 starred in X-Men: First Class, portraying the shapeshifting mutant Mystique, a role previously played by Rebecca Romijn.
2011: Supporting Role in Like Crazy
In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence took on a supporting role in Like Crazy, a romantic drama about long-distance relationships, starring Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones. She then appeared again with Yelchin in Jodie Foster's The Beaver, alongside Foster and Mel Gibson.
2012: Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence played Tiffany Maxwell in David O. Russell's romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook, winning the Golden Globe, SAG Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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 Suzanne Collins' novel. The film's success established her as a global star.
2012: Named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly.
2012: Golden Globe Award for Silver Linings Playbook
In 2012, Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for Silver Linings Playbook.
2012: Rolling Stone calls Lawrence "the most talented young actress in America"
In 2012, Rolling Stone called Jennifer Lawrence "the most talented young actress in America".
2012: IndieWire describes Lawrence's off-screen persona
In 2012, the review website IndieWire described Jennifer Lawrence's off-screen persona as "down-to-earth, self-deprecating, unaffected".
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 and the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
2013: Appeared on People's Most Beautiful People
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.
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 American Hustle.
2013: American Hustle
In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing an unpredictable wife in the black comedy American Hustle.
2013: Recognized as one of the most influential people in the world
In 2013, Time magazine named Jennifer Lawrence one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Elle labeled her the most powerful woman in the entertainment business, and Forbes ranked her as the second most powerful actress.
August 2014: End of Relationship 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, private nude pictures of her were hacked and posted online as part of a celebrity nude photo leak. Lawrence called the leak a "sex crime" and a "sexual violation."
2014: Fundraising for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games as part of the premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1".
2014: Mockingjay – Part 1 release and "The Hanging Tree" song
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Mockingjay – Part 1", the third installment of The Hunger Games film series. For the film's soundtrack, she recorded the song "The Hanging Tree", which charted on international singles charts.
2014: Serena and X-Men
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Serena and reprised her role as Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
2014: Topped Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women, on Maxim's Hot 100
In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence topped Glamour's annual listing of the best-dressed women and appeared on Maxim's Hot 100.
2014: Reported earnings of $10 million per film, topping FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list
In 2014, The Daily Telegraph reported that Jennifer Lawrence was earning $10 million per film, and she was placed at number one on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list.
2015: Charitable initiatives
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence collaborated with Hutcherson and Hemsworth on Prank It FWD, a charity project to benefit DoSomething. Also in 2015, she established the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, supporting organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Special Olympics.
2015: 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 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games by screening her film "Serena". She also collaborated with Omaze to host a fundraising contest for the games as part of the premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1".
2015: Childhood
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence recalled not enjoying team sports during her childhood.
2015: Golden Globe Award
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence received a Golden Globe Award for portraying businesswoman Joy Mangano in the biopic Joy.
2015: Mockingjay – Part 2 release
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Mockingjay – Part 2", the final installment of The Hunger Games film series. The film grossed over $650 million worldwide.
2015: Starring in the biopic Joy
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the biopic "Joy", playing the role of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop. She won her third Golden Globe for the role and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
2015: Featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best-dressed women.
2015: Named "Entertainer of the Year" and recognized by Guinness World Records
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.
2015: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was the world's highest-paid actress.
2015: Criticized gender pay gap in Hollywood and condemned Kim Davis
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence wrote an essay for Lenny Letter criticizing the gender pay gap in Hollywood and condemned Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for her opposition to same-sex marriage.
2015: The Hunger Games Film Series
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence's role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series concluded. The role made her the highest-grossing action heroine.
September 2016: Dating Darren Aronofsky
In September 2016, Jennifer Lawrence started dating filmmaker Darren Aronofsky after meeting during the filming of Mother!.
2016: Ranked as the world's highest-paid actress by Forbes
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. The donation was used to establish a cardiac intensive care unit named after her foundation.
2016: A Beautiful Planet, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Passengers
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence narrated the documentary "A Beautiful Planet" and played Mystique in "X-Men: Apocalypse". She also starred in the science fiction romance "Passengers" alongside Chris Pratt, receiving $20 million and top billing for the film. She won Favorite Movie Actress at the 43rd People's Choice Awards.
2016: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was the world's highest-paid actress.
November 2017: Breakup with Darren Aronofsky
In November 2017, Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky ended their relationship.
2017: Views on religion
In 2017, Jennifer Lawrence said that she was "not religious", although she mentioned occasionally praying out of habit and once when fearing for her life. She also rejected being labeled as an atheist.
2017: Starring in Mother!
In 2017, Jennifer Lawrence starred in Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film "Mother!". Her role proved grueling, and she was put on supplemental oxygen and dislocated a rib during production.
2018: Ranked as the fourth highest-paid actress by Forbes
In 2018, Forbes ranked Jennifer Lawrence as the world's fourth highest-paid actress, with earnings of $18 million.
2018: Relationship with Cooke Maroney
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence began a relationship with Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director.
2018: Formation of Excellent Cadaver
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence formed her production company, Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Excellent Cadaver
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence formed the production company Excellent Cadaver.
2018: Time's Up initiative and Women's March
In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence joined 300 women in Hollywood to create the Time's Up initiative, aiming to protect women from harassment and discrimination. She also participated in the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles. In 2018, Lawrence voiced her support for retaining ranked-choice voting in Maine.
February 2019: Engagement to Cooke Maroney
In February 2019, Jennifer Lawrence became engaged to Cooke Maroney.
May 2019: Residency in New York City and Beverly Hills
As of May 2019, Jennifer Lawrence resides in the Lower Manhattan area of 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: Films gross over $6 billion worldwide
As of 2019, Jennifer Lawrence's films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide.
2019: Starring 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.
2019: X-Men Film Series
In 2019, Jennifer Lawrence's role as the mutant Mystique in the X-Men film series ended.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden
In 2020, Jennifer Lawrence endorsed Joe Biden in the presidential election.
2021: Starring in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Jennifer Lawrence returned to acting in Adam McKay's Netflix film "Don't Look Up", for which she was reportedly paid $25 million. She played an astronomer trying to warn humanity about an extinction-level asteroid and earned a fifth Golden Globe nomination for her role.
2021: Rally for Abortion Justice
In 2021, Jennifer Lawrence showed her support for abortion rights by attending the Rally for Abortion Justice in Washington, D.C. while pregnant, 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 their son, Cy, named after American artist Cy Twombly.
2022: Causeway
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 Lila Neugebauer's independent drama "Causeway", playing a soldier suffering from a brain injury. She produced the film under her company, Excellent Cadaver.
2023: Producing Bread and Roses and starring in No Hard Feelings
In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence produced "Bread and Roses", a documentary about Afghan women under Taliban rule. She also starred in and produced the sex comedy "No Hard Feelings", receiving another Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
2023: No Hard Feelings
In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence produced and starred in the comedy No Hard Feelings.
October 2024: Second Pregnancy Announced
In October 2024, Jennifer Lawrence's representative announced that she is pregnant with the couple's second child.
2024: Support for LGBTQ+ community
In 2024, Jennifer Lawrence voiced her support for the LGBTQ+ community during a speech at the GLAAD Media Awards, mentioning that her "first love" was homosexual and that conversion therapy doesn't work.
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