Jennifer Lawrence Jokes She Can't Wear Braids Because of Her 'Katniss' Legacy

In a recent interview, actress Jennifer Lawrence revealed that wearing her hair in a braid always evokes her character as Katniss, therefore she steers clear of the style. The actress, who is now promoting her latest movie, 'Die My Love,' also talked candidly about how her characters affect her personal life and style.

When the Braid Becomes an Identity

In a private interview with Harper's Bazaar, 35-year-old Jennifer Lawrence discussed how her on-screen persona frequently influences her personal style, with one hairdo standing out. The actress, who played Katniss Everdeen in the 'Hunger Games' series, acknowledged that she "Can't put my hair in a braid without being like, Oh, you want somebody to bring up the movie?"

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She brought Katniss to life across four films from 2012 to 2015, and her famous side braid became so associated with the character that Lawrence said it still makes her feel good every time she attempts the style. Her remarks highlight the extent to which a role may influence an actor's off-screen persona, sometimes in ways that they would want not to.

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A Role Inspired Wardrobe and A New Project

Lawrence explained that while many of her film roles leave an imprint on her fashion choices, the effect is usually subtle—except in the case of Katniss. On her upcoming film 'Die My Love,' where she plays Grace, a new mother grappling with postpartum psychosis, she noticed her real‑life sensibilities shifting. "It happens every time … I see it happening while I'm shooting, and then I look back at pictures and I'm like, Who is that?" she shared.

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Lawrence also discussed her experience with postpartum anxiety and how being a mother of two—her older son Cy, age three, and a second kid born earlier this year—has influenced her attitude in choosing roles and style. Her candidness about being a mother and juggling the responsibilities of celebrity allows viewers to see how she has changed as a person and an artist.

Personal Life, Style Resurgence and Self Reflection

Jennifer Lawrence also spoke on how her personal life is affecting her on-screen persona and fashion choices, goes beyond haircuts and movie roles. She said living in New York gives her daily inspiration: "I notice silhouettes either online or in the streets…the early‑2000s layered look is coming back." She added that she's glad narrow jeans are "dead," and talked about how much she likes this Y2K comeback, which includes classic denim and tank tops layered under shirts. 

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The Oscar winner's personal life has become more introspective; she told The New Yorker about her anxiety during the early days of parenthood. Her readiness to talk about both the exciting and difficult aspects of her experience shows how much she has changed and how she is still paving her own course, even if that means steering clear of braids and the legacy they carry.

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