10 little-known facts about Jennifer Lawrence (11 photos)

Jennifer Lawrence has repeatedly topped the ranking of the most highly paid Hollywood stars. She became famous for her roles Mystique in the X-Men franchise and Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. TO In 2015, films with her participation collected a staggering amount of money around the world in 6 billion dollars, which made Lawrence one of the most sought after actresses.





1. Originally from Kentucky



Lawrence was born in Indian Hills, Kentucky, and already in At an early age, she developed a passion for acting. IN conservative provincial town of Lawrence spoke in church performances and sang in school musicals.

2. Dropped out of school





Jennifer has always been proud of what she does self-education. She left school at the age of 14 to devote herself entirely to yourself a career. She doesn't have a high school diploma or diploma. By the way, acting She mastered the art on her own.

3. Almost turned down the role of Katniss Everdeen



It was the main role in the "Hunger Games" that made Lawrence one of the highest paid actresses in the industry. However, at first Jennifer did not want to agree to shoot in such a large-scale franchise. After thinking about how this will affect her personal life, the actress decided to refuse the role, but after a few days she changed her mind.

4 Once Abercrombie And Fitch Model



Despite the fact that Lawrence began her acting career early, she also tried modeling. Abercombie Company and Fitch appreciated her appearance and charisma. However, advertising shots Lawrence never made it into the magazines as other models posed better.

5 Could Play Bella Swan In Twilight



17-year-old Jennifer participated in the casting for the role of Bella Swan in Twilight. But she preferred Kristen Stewart. Fortunately, after the actress was chosen for the role of Katniss Everdeen.

6. As a child, she was called "plays with fire"



Katniss Everdeen is called fiery. And in an interview for Rolling Stone Jennifer said her parents called her "playing with fire." However, not for the reason many people think. Her parents decided no more children when Lawrence showed up. "My parents played with fire, and they got burned," the actress explained.

7. Dizzying career rise



As already mentioned, Lawrence immediately after school took up acting career. All these years spent in church performances, undoubtedly paid off: she was noticed by an agent, and she moved to Los Angeles to my older brother. At the age of 16, she starred in a TV project "City Company" and the TV series "Detective Monk", at 18 years old - in the film "Garden Party" Soon she played Mystique in the blockbuster "X-Men: First class" and woke up famous.

8 Emma Stone Took A Lot Of Roles From Her



Now Jennifer and Emma are good friends, but in the past they they had friction. It seemed that Stone always got roles that Lawrence asked. The Hunger Games star auditioned for the role Olive in the film "Easy A", but in the end the role went to Stone.

9 One Of The Youngest Oscar Winners



Jennifer Lawrence is the second youngest winner Oscar awards. In 2012, 22-year-old Lawrence received an award in nomination "Best Actress" for the role of Tiffany in the comedy "My Boyfriend - psycho".

10 She used a bow and arrow to defend herself in real life.



Lawrence once again surprised fans by telling life story. One day she became suspicious when she drove into her garage. Expecting to see intruders in the house, the girl took out her the only weapons are bow and arrows. But it turned out it wasand just repairmen.