Jennifer Lawrence Says Motherhood Shaped Her Role in Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love

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Last night saw the grand debut at Cannes of Lynne Ramsay’s movie titled “Die My Love”. Starring Jennifer Lawrence as a woman on the brink of and subsequently experiencing a mental breakdown, this film is set in the Montana wilderness where she plays Grace, a new mother who feels isolated. Her only companions are her seemingly indifferent husband (Robert Pattinson) and mourning mother-in-law (Sissy Spacek). Initially, Grace is seen frolicking in fields and engaging in exuberant, animalistic lovemaking on the kitchen floor (a scene Lawrence mentioned was filmed on their very first day of shooting), but she later hurls herself through a shattered glass door. This role presents an intense, gripping performance that ranks among Lawrence’s best. During a press conference for the film, she candidly discussed how her personal experience with motherhood, having recently given birth to her second child and being pregnant during filming, greatly influenced her portrayal of Grace.

The reporter questioned the cast regarding how becoming parents had impacted their views on their careers and life’s true priorities, given that success in acting often involves a strong ego and prolonged time in the limelight. With a puzzled expression, Pattinson seemed to urge Lawrence to respond first, which she did after some laughter from her co-stars and Ramsay.

Lawrence shared her thoughts on parenthood, stating that it completely transforms one’s existence. It’s both demanding and awe-inspiring, she said. Their influence extends far beyond just work-related choices – where and when she works. But more than that, they have shown her depths of emotion she didn’t know existed. Her job, which revolves around emotions, has become even more enriching because of them. It’s as if they’ve made her emotionally sensitive like a blister or something. In summary, her children have significantly impacted her life for the better and creatively too. After a brief pause, she humorously suggested that aspiring actors might find having kids beneficial.

In her own words, she found it challenging to distinguish between personal actions and those of her character, causing great sorrow. At that time, she had just given birth for the first time, and postpartum feelings were intense and isolating as she lacked a support system. However, she emphasized that severe anxiety and depression can make anyone feel isolated, regardless of their circumstances. They make you feel like an outsider. On the other hand, Robert Pattinson, who recently became a father with Suki Waterhouse, stated that surprisingly, having a baby provides an abundance of energy and creativity afterwards. Lawrence reacted with surprise: “You get energy?!

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2025-05-18 17:53