Jennifer Lawrence (born Jennifer Shrader Lawrence) is one of the most acclaimed and successful American actresses of her generation and is widely regarded as one of the highest-paid and most influential actresses in Hollywood.
She rose to global fame playing Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015) and became the youngest actress to win Best Actress at the Oscars at age 22 for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- Stage Name: Jennifer Lawrence
- Born: August 15, 1990
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: Indian Hills, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry
- Occupation: Actress, Producer
- Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: Gary Lawrence, Karen Lawrence
- Siblings: Ben Lawrence and Blaine Lawrence
- Spouse: Cooke Maroney
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $160 million USD
Early Life and Education
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, near Louisville, Kentucky. She was raised by her parents, Gary Lawrence and Karen Lawrence. She has two older brothers, Ben Lawrence and Blaine Lawrence.
Jennifer performed in local theatre productions and church plays from a young age. At just 14, she convinced her parents to take her to New York City to pursue a professional acting career. She was quickly discovered by a talent scout shortly after arriving.
She attended Kammerer Middle School in Louisville but dropped out of high school to focus on acting. Her family fully supported her decision and her eventual move to Los Angeles to chase her dreams.
Career
Jennifer Lawrence began her career with guest roles on television shows like Monk and Medium. Her breakthrough came in 2010 with her Oscar-nominated performance in the indie drama Winter’s Bone.
She skyrocketed to international fame starring as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise (2012–2015), one of the highest-grossing film series of all time.
Jennifer won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook (2013) and received further acclaim for roles in American Hustle (2013), Joy (2015), Passengers (2016), Red Sparrow (2018), and Don’t Look Up (2021).
In 2023, she starred in the raunchy comedy No Hard Feelings. She has her own production company, Excellent Cadaver, and continues to balance big studio films with passion projects.
Recent and upcoming films include Die, My Love, What Happens at Night (with Leonardo DiCaprio, directed by Martin Scorsese), and a return to the Hunger Games universe in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026).
Awards and Nominations
- Academy Award – Best Actress (Silver Linings Playbook, 2013)
- Three Golden Globe Awards
- BAFTA Award
- Multiple SAG Awards and nominations
- Named the highest-paid actress in the world multiple times
Social Media
She has no official social media account.
Personal Life
Jennifer Lawrence, 35, has been married to Cooke Maroney, an art gallery director, since 2019. The couple shares two children and lives a relatively private life between New York and California.
After years of high-profile relationships (including with Nicholas Hoult and Darren Aronofsky), she has spoken about enjoying a more grounded family life and stepping back from constant public attention.
Net Worth
Jennifer Lawrence’s net worth is estimated at $160 million USD. Her fortune comes from record-breaking film salaries (especially from The Hunger Games), producer credits, brand endorsements, and smart investments.
Filmography
- Winter’s Bone
- The Hunger Games series
- Silver Linings Playbook
- American Hustle
- X-Men franchise
- Joy
- No Hard Feelings
- Die, My Love
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
- What Happens at Night (TBA)