Introduction:

Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an Academy Award-winning American actress and producer. Once the highest-paid actress in the world, she is famous for her "unfiltered" personality and her ability to anchor both massive franchises (The Hunger Games, X-Men) and critically acclaimed dramas. In 2026, she is in a career "renaissance," focusing on her production company, Excellent Cadaver, and collaborating with legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Lynne Ramsay.

Birthplace:

Indian Hills, Kentucky, U.S. She was raised in a suburb of Louisville by her parents, Gary (a construction company owner) and Karen (a summer camp manager). She grew up as a self-described "tomboy" on her family's horse farm, Camp Hi-Ho, playing basketball on a boys' team because she was considered "too rough" for the girls' league.

Relationships:

• Spouse: Cooke Maroney. She married the New York City art gallerist in October 2019. In recent 2026 interviews, she has described him as the "anchor" who keeps her organized.

• Children: She has two sons. Her first, Cy (born February 2022), and her second son, born in March 2025. She recently joked that her second pregnancy made for "real sexy family planning" while filming her latest movie.

• Family: She remains close to her two older brothers, Ben and Blaine.

• Famous Friendships: She maintains long-term friendships with Emma Stone, Amy Schumer, and Adele.

Key Life Events:

• The New York Discovery (2004): At age 14, she was discovered by a talent scout while on spring break in NYC, leading her to drop out of school to pursue acting.

• Indie Breakthrough (2010): Starred as Ree Dolly in Winter's Bone, earning her first Oscar nomination at age 20.

• Global Icon (2012): Cast as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, becoming the highest-grossing action heroine of all time.

• Oscar Win (2013): Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook, famously tripping on the stairs while going to collect her trophy.

• Production Pivot (2018): Formed her production company, Excellent Cadaver, to gain more creative control over her projects.

• Prestige Resurgence (2025): Starred in the psychological drama Die, My Love, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination in January 2026.

Current Situation:

As of March 2026, Jennifer is prioritizing "mystique" and selective, high-art projects:

• Currently Filming: She is in the Czech Republic filming What Happens at Night, a Gothic psychological horror film directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The first production stills were released just yesterday, March 19, 2026.

• Awards Season: While she skipped the March 15, 2026, Oscars (as she wasn't nominated this year), she remains a top-tier industry force following her "raw and fiery" performance in 2025’s Die, My Love.

• Home Life: She currently splits her time between a townhouse in New York City and a home in Los Angeles, identifying in recent interviews as a "stay-at-home mom who also happens to work."

• Philanthropy: She continues to lead the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and anti-corruption efforts via RepresentUs.