Jennifer Lawrence Shares Emotional Challenges of Movie Releases
Jennifer Lawrence has opened up about the emotional toll of releasing a film, describing the experience as “awful” when faced with public criticism. In a recent interview with V Magazine, she expressed her anxiety about audiences’ reactions to her work, stating, “The experience only adds to the dread, because I’ve had so many experiences of working so hard on something, loving something so deeply, and then releasing it to the world, and the world just being like, ‘Boo! Hate you!’ It is so awful.”
Lawrence, who stars in the new drama Die My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay, conveyed her mixed emotions during the promotional phase of the film. The actress portrays a new mother spiraling into psychosis, while Robert Pattinson plays her unsupportive husband. As the film is set to release in theaters nationwide, Lawrence’s candidness reflects the high stakes involved in her profession.
In her interview, she elaborated on the psychological challenges that accompany a film’s release. “It’s a very scary few months,” she noted, highlighting the unpredictable nature of audience reception. She revealed that her husband struggled to understand her anxiety, prompting a conversation about the potential disconnect between an actor’s perception of their work and public opinion. “But the movie’s incredible,” he said, to which Lawrence responded, “I know, but that doesn’t matter. People might not get it.”
This sentiment resonates with Lawrence’s recent reflections on her career. In a previous interview with Vanity Fair, she shared that she took a two-year hiatus from Hollywood, stating, “Everybody had gotten sick of me. I’d gotten sick of me.” During a discussion with The New Yorker, she acknowledged that her earlier public persona may have contributed to negative perceptions. “I understood why the public ‘rejected’ my personality because I actually was ‘annoying’ in old interviews,” she admitted.
Lawrence’s honesty about her mental health challenges during press tours sheds light on the pressures faced by high-profile actors. Her candid remarks resonate with many in the industry, illustrating the emotional complexities that accompany creative endeavors.
As Die My Love continues to roll out in theaters, audiences will undoubtedly be curious about both the film and the personal journey of its leading actress. For a deeper understanding of her insights, readers can visit the full interview on V Magazine’s website.
