Jennifer Lawrence's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jennifer Lawrence.

Jennifer Lawrence is a highly successful American actress and producer recognized for her roles in both blockbuster 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 featured in Time's 100 most influential people in 2013, as well as Forbes Celebrity 100 from 2013-2016. Lawrence has received critical acclaim, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Peabody Award.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

2011: Recognition on Sexiest and Most Beautiful Lists

In 2011, Jennifer Lawrence appeared on Victoria's Secret's listing of the "Sexiest Up-and-Coming Bombshell" and People's Most Beautiful People.

2012: Named Entertainer of the Year

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.

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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".

2013: Featured on People's Most Beautiful People List

In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence was featured on People's Most Beautiful People list.

2013: Won Golden Globe and BAFTA for American Hustle

In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for American Hustle.

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2013: Recognition as One of the Most Influential People

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, behind only Angelina Jolie.

2014: Release of Mockingjay – Part 1 and Recording of "The Hanging Tree"

In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Mockingjay – Part 1", the third film in 'The Hunger Games' series, and recorded the song "The Hanging Tree" for its soundtrack. The song charted on multiple international singles charts. The film grossed over $650 million worldwide.

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2014: Number One on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women List

In 2014, Jennifer Lawrence was placed at number one on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list.

2014: Earning $10 Million Per Film

In 2014, The Daily Telegraph reported that Jennifer Lawrence was earning $10 million per film. Forbes listed 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.

2015: Featured on Glamour's Best Dressed Women List

From 2013 to 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was featured on Glamour's annual listing of the best dressed women, topping the list in 2014.

2015: Starring in Joy

In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence starred in the biopic "Joy", playing a single mother who becomes a successful businesswoman after inventing the Miracle Mop. She also won her third Golden Globe for it, and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest actor in history to accrue four Oscar nominations.

2015: Named Entertainer of the Year

In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence was named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly and recognized as the highest-grossing action heroine in Guinness World Records for starring in The Hunger Games series. Forbes ranked her as the world's highest-paid actress, with annual earnings of $52 million.

2015: Golden Globe Award for Joy

In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for Joy.

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2016: Ranked as 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: Narration of A Beautiful Planet and Starring in 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 and was awarded Favorite Movie Actress at the 43rd People's Choice Awards.

2018: Ranked Among the Highest-Paid Actresses

In 2018, Jennifer Lawrence was ranked as the world's fourth highest-paid actress, with earnings of $18 million, and listed among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment by The Hollywood Reporter.

2023: Producing Bread and Roses and Starring in No Hard Feelings

In 2023, Jennifer Lawrence produced "Bread and Roses", a documentary film about Afghan women under Taliban rule, and starred in the sex comedy "No Hard Feelings", which she also produced. She received another Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film.