Jennifer Lawrence Discusses Her Return to Acting in Die My Love
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence spoke with Q's Tom Power about her comeback to the screen, portraying a young mother grappling with mental health challenges.
From Book to Film
Martin Scorsese, after reading Ariana Harwicz’s novel Die, My Love in his book club, sent a copy to Lawrence, envisioning her as the lead character. Lawrence now stars alongside Robert Pattinson in the film adaptation, directed by Lynne Ramsay.
Portraying a Mother's Struggle
The story centers on a young mother dealing with the emotional turmoil following the birth of her first child. As a new mother herself, Lawrence felt this role was a fitting choice for her return to acting after a hiatus from Hollywood.
Lawrence's Perspective on Fame and Career
She shared with Tom Power how she prepared mentally for this intense role and discussed distancing herself from her teenage fame, which she felt overshadowed her work as an actress. Lawrence also explained why she stepped away from the spotlight when she began to feel more like a celebrity than a performer.
The full interview with Jennifer Lawrence is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview produced by Catherine Stockhausen.
Author’s summary: Jennifer Lawrence thoughtfully returns to film portraying a mother's mental health struggles, choosing a project that resonates deeply with her own life experience as a new parent.
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