Overview
Timelines
Overview and main events
Personal Life and Relationships
Impact and Influence
Established Career and Major Roles
Career Fluctuations and Personal Life
Return to Acting and Recent Projects
Career Beginnings
Thematic Consistency in Films
Awards and Nominations
Early Life and Education
Breakthrough and Rise to Fame
Chronicle
Articles
Jennifer Lawrence. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence, born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, Kentucky, is a renowned American actress and producer. Known for her versatile performances in both action film franchises and independent dramas, Lawrence has become one of the most influential and successful actresses of her generation. Here is a timeline of her significant life events and career milestones.
August 15, 1990
Birth
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born in Indian Hills, Kentucky, to Gary Lawrence, a construction company owner, and Karen Lawrence, a summer camp manager. She has two older brothers, Ben and Blaine.
Age 9
Early Acting Beginnings
Lawrence started her acting career at the age of nine, performing in church plays and school musicals. Her first acting assignment was playing a prostitute in a church play based on the Book of Jonah.
2007-2009
First Major Role
Lawrence landed her first major role as a main cast member on the sitcom "The Bill Engvall Show". This marked the beginning of her professional acting career.
2010
Breakthrough Role in "Winter's Bone"
Her portrayal of Ree in the independent film "Winter's Bone" earned her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, marking a significant breakthrough in her career.
2011
Role in "X-Men: First Class"
Lawrence secured the role of Mystique in the "X-Men" franchise reboot "X-Men: First Class", which became a hit in the summer of 2011.
2012
Starring Role in "The Hunger Games"
She was cast as Katniss Everdeen in the big-screen adaptation of "The Hunger Games", a role that propelled her to international stardom and made her the highest-grossing action heroine.
2012
Academy Award for "Silver Linings Playbook"
Lawrence won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Tiffany Maxwell in "Silver Linings Playbook", directed by David O. Russell, making her the second-youngest winner in the category at age 22.
2013
BAFTA Award for "American Hustle"
She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Rosalyn Rosenfeld in "American Hustle", also directed by David O. Russell.
2015-2016
Highest-Paid Actress
Lawrence was named the world's highest-paid actress by "Forbes" in both 2015 and 2016, reflecting her immense success and influence in the film industry.
2019
Marriage to Cooke Maroney
Lawrence married art gallery owner Cooke Maroney in a private ceremony, marking a significant personal milestone.
February 2022
Birth of Son Cy
Lawrence and her husband Cooke Maroney welcomed their son, Cy, expanding their family.
2021-2023
Recent Projects and Return to Acting
After a brief hiatus, Lawrence returned to acting with roles in films like "Don't Look Up" (2021), "Causeway" (2022), and "No Hard Feelings" (2023), continuing her diverse and successful career in Hollywood.
