Taylor Sheridan Gave Jennifer Lawrence Some Key Career Advice

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Before either of them were famous, the creator of the TV show Yellowstone gave Jennifer Lawrence some important career advice – he spoke with her mother about it! Lawrence first gained attention for her role in the 2010 film Winter’s Bone, which earned her an Oscar nomination. She then became a household name with roles in X-Men and The Hunger Games.

Lawrence recently discovered that Taylor Sheridan had actually been her acting coach years ago. This was surprising because she only remembered her mother taking her to an acting class where the instructor actually refunded their money and advised them against formal training. Apparently, Sheridan was teaching acting on the side to earn extra money, and people said Lawrence was such a natural talent even then that he didn’t have much to teach her.

I was listening to the SmartLess podcast, and they talked about that time Jennifer Lawrence didn’t get a part. It was really interesting because they explained how it might have actually been good for her career! They compared two acting styles – one where actors really show off and go big, and another that’s more subtle, where they kind of blend into the role and let the story lead. Apparently, the flashy stuff gets more attention, but the quieter approach can be just as powerful.

Someone told Jennifer Lawrence that her acting felt very authentic, despite all her awards and nominations. They wondered if that was because she hadn’t formally trained at an acting school. Lawrence remembered a conversation Sheridan had with her mother, suggesting this was a crucial point about her unique acting style. You can read her complete thoughts below.

My mom and I met with someone recommended by an agency to help me with acting. Surprisingly, he told my mom not to enroll me in any acting classes. It turns out that guy was Taylor Sheridan! Apparently, he used to be an acting teacher. Isn’t that wild?

Someone once wrote a note saying, ‘Don’t send her to acting school, she’ll figure it out,’ and it turned out to be excellent advice. Shortly after her breakout role in Winter’s Bone, and as she became a global star with The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook. She continued her success with further Oscar nominations for American Hustle and Joy.

While Jennifer Lawrence’s career slowed down a bit after the success of The Hunger Games and a run of Academy Award nominations, she’s still delivered impressive performances in a variety of films, including Mother!, No Hard Feelings, Don’t Look Up, and Red Sparrow. Recently, she received a Golden Globe nomination for her work in Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love.

Jennifer Lawrence will appear with Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film, What Happens at Night, and will make a brief appearance in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has become incredibly popular, with several new shows planned. He’s also well-known for writing and directing films like Hell or High Water, Sicario, and Wind River, among others.

Both Jennifer Lawrence and Taylor Sheridan have become significant creative talents in the entertainment world, having first crossed paths several years ago. Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett host the podcast SmartLess, which is also up for a Golden Globe award this year for Best Podcast.

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2026-01-12 18:08