During Elle’s annual Women In Hollywood event, Jennifer Lawrence opened up about some disturbing experiences she faced in the early years of her acting career. The 27-year-old Oscar-winning actress shared that a producer once told her she was “perfectly f***able,” and a female executive made her stand next to much thinner girls while naked, in an attempt to shed 15 lbs for a role. Lawrence mentioned that both incidents occurred when she was still a teenager, having made her debut in the movie industry with the 2008 teen drama ‘Garden Party.’ Watch the video below for more.
Surprising news alert: Jennifer Lawrence has recently disclosed that she was subjected to derogatory treatment by Hollywood bosses who made her shed pounds for movie roles while also making her participate in a “naked line-up,” leading to degradation and humiliation.
Scary tale: An actress once voiced her dissatisfaction with a diet plan that demanded her to shed 15 pounds, and a male producer responded by telling her she was “completely f***able.” (The incident involved Jennifer Lawrence on a Monday.)
During an event at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, actress Jennifer Lawrence shared some of her past experiences in the film industry. One such experience involved being told to lose 15 pounds in two weeks by producers of a film, which she found to be “super easy.” However, Lawrence revealed that one girl before her had been fired for not losing enough weight fast enough, and she was made to do a nude lineup with five women who were much thinner than her. The actress stated that this was a degrading and humiliating experience, but a female producer encouraged her to use the naked photos of herself as inspiration for her diet. In another incident, Lawrence went to a male producer for support regarding an unrealistic diet regime, but he responded by telling her that he didn’t know why everyone thought she was so fat, and that he thought she was perfectly “f***able.” He even asked her to star in a porno as the character. Despite these horrific experiences, Lawrence stated that she can now laugh about it, but it was not an easy journey.
Jennifer, who is famous for her fit physique, shared that during the beginning of her career, she was advised to go on an extreme diet and was even coerced to participate in a “naked line-up.”
Actress Jennifer Lawrence, known for her breakthrough role in the movie ‘Winter’s Bone’ in 2010, recently shared her experience of being asked by film producers to lose 15 pounds in two weeks when she was younger. She felt conflicted but didn’t speak up out of fear of losing future work and her job at that time. Lawrence expressed that she had to walk a fine line of sticking up for herself without being called difficult or being labeled a nightmare. She feared being a whistleblower and having embarrassing stories about her talked about in magazines. However, things changed for Lawrence when she landed roles in two major franchises, ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘X Men,’ and won Best Actress at age 23 for her role in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ Thus, giving her enough clout to speak up for herself and others on set.
Jennifer revealed some startling revelations at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event held in Los Angeles on Monday evening. She talked about the bewildering instructions given to her during her early days in the industry.
Jennifer has openly shared that she is often labeled as a ‘fat actress’ in the entertainment industry, but she has chosen to prioritize her health and happiness over conforming to societal beauty standards. Rather than resorting to crash diets or extreme measures, Jennifer is determined to set a positive example for others by embracing her natural body shape.
According to Jennifer Lawrence, having “respect” is the most crucial thing. She also realized that she doesn’t have to smile when men make her uncomfortable. In preparation for her role as Katniss in the Hunger Games, she worked out every day but refused to represent the idea that a skeletal body is a positive body image. She was not willing to have young girls skip meals to look like Katniss. Lawrence also publicly supported Kathleen Kennedy’s industry-wide initiative following the Weinstein scandal, stating that until everyone is treated with the same level of respect, she will lend her ear and voice to anyone who feels they cannot protect themselves. She assured young women in the industry that they had an ally in her and that together, they would put an end to this behavior and change the narrative.
During her preparation for ‘Hunger Games’, Lawrence worked out daily to attain the strength of her character Katniss. However, she refused to promote the idea that having a skeletal appearance is a desirable body image. She firmly believed in maintaining a healthy and strong physique, which was reflected in her workout routine.
Female Celebrities in the Film Industry: On Monday, Jennifer Lawrence was among a group of distinguished honorees that included Riley Keough, Reese Witherspoon, and Laura Dern.
During the Women in Hollywood event, Jennifer Lawrence was presented with an award by Diane Ladd, who is not only her co-star in the movie ‘Joy’ but also Laura Dern’s mother. The event occurred after Lawrence made a public statement condemning Harvey Weinstein for his alleged sexual harassment and/or assault on over 50 women throughout four decades. The actress, who previously worked with Weinstein on the movie ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ admitted that she was disturbed by the news and that it was unacceptable and upsetting. On Monday, during the same event, Lawrence expressed how harrowing the allegations were and how it is oddly unifying that being mistreated and ashamed of it is fundamental to the female experience. However, she closed out her remarks positively, thanking her supportive girlfriends who have celebrated her success. Other honorees at the event included Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough, and Laura Dern.