Jennifer Lawrence's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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2016: Highest-Paid Actress

In 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was the world's highest-paid actress.

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.

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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.

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