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Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence recently admitted that she now cringes at how she came across in her early years in the spotlight in a candid new feature with The New Yorker. Known for her candid, carefree interviews and relatable "cool girl" persona, Lawrence has come to view that version of herself as not just authentic—but also a defence mechanism in a world she didn't feel she fully controlled. The 35-year-old recalls on the criticism she encountered as her public character started shift and she realized that people tended to detest her personality more than her art or views.
Why She Thinks Her "Old Interviews" Missed the Mark
Lawrence is straightforward in her criticism of her previous public conduct. She calls those old interviews as "so hyper, so embarrassing." She clarifies that her spontaneous humor, impromptu statements, and unrelenting self-loathing back then were both sincere and a defense against the demands of sudden fame. She tells the profile, "It is, or it was, my genuine personality, but it was also a defence mechanism."
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Lawrence remembers feeling as though she was being "chased" throughout the peak of her press cycle, with little opportunity to just relax or rest. She created a character in an effort to disarm and undermine the notion that she was just another celebrity as a result of this pressure and her constant media appearances.
Public Reaction: Why Fans Found Her "Annoying"
Lawrence candidly reflects that the backlash she received was never about her films or her beliefs—it was about her personality. She reveals that her off-the-cuff humour, relentless energy, and endless self-loathing, which she formerly believed made her sympathetic, frequently came across as performative or taxing. "The public rejected me not for my movies, not for my politics, but for me, for my personality," she said in the context of public scrutiny.
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Memorable cultural moments, like Ariana Grande's 2016 SNL parody of Lawrence, highlighted how her hyper-relatable image had been overexposed, exaggerating her quirks to the point of caricature. Although it was painful at the time, Lawrence now understands that these responses were not a critique of her abilities or accomplishments, but rather a reflection of her young press image colliding with public expectations.
Her Transformation and Upcoming Projects
Instead of retreating, Lawrence recalibrated both personally and professionally. She has taken control over how she presents herself, stepping into roles with more intention and pacing her media presence to avoid the pitfalls of constant exposure. She now has a sophisticated sense of self and strikes a balance between her innate charm and a grounded professionalism. A new phase in Lawrence's career will begin on 7th November, with the release of 'Die My Love,' a film directed by Lynne Ramsay and co-starring Sissy Spacek and Robert Pattinson.
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She continues to work on her production company, Excellent Cadaver, in addition to her acting career, exercising creative control and directing productions that showcase her developed vision. This transformation demonstrates that Lawrence has evolved from being everyone's relatable "gal next door" to a confident, deliberate star who is fully in control of her story.
