The awards season is in full swing, and the 81st Golden Globe Awards took place on January 7, 2024. Actress Jennifer Lawrence was in attendance at the ceremony among other Hollywood stars. However, during the ceremony, Lawrence, who was nominated for her film No Hard Feelings, caused a stir with a surprising comment.
While the nominations for her category were announced, Lawrence threatened to walk out of the ceremony if she did not win. Lawrence’s comment gained attention on social media, leading to all sorts of reactions from fans. While some fans took the comment sportingly, others were prepared to poke fun at the actress. Here is what Jennifer Lawrence said and how fans are reacting to her comment.
Fans React to Jennifer Lawrence Threatening to Walk Out of Golden Globes
Jennifer Lawrence was nominated in the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Lawrence was in attendance during the award ceremony, and when the camera panned to her, she mouthed the words “If I don’t win, I’m leaving.” While Lawrence was simply joking for the camera’s sake, providing a fun moment for fans, her comment sparked a stir online.
Here is what fans are saying about Jennifer Lawrence’s Golden Globes comment on X.
I guess she had hard feelings
— Ðoge Hippie🔺 (@dogehippie) January 8, 2024
Doors are always open for you
— THE MID GUY (@SoulinWeed) January 8, 2024
Better start packing then, Jen! The competition’s as stiff as a frozen pizza crust at midnight. But hey, at least you’ll have more time for Netflix and chill…with your Oscar.
— 🍍Anael ❤️ (@anael__mevoung) January 8, 2024
I hope everyone understood this as just a really fun joke. I thought it was hilarious
— Speaki Munn (@SpeakMyMind3738) January 8, 2024
she’s an introvert and just wants to go home
— TMB Survivor of Danger ™ (@renderfish) January 8, 2024
She’s so real for this!
Love her!
— Alasi “NeZ” Ebenezer (@TheGreatNez_) January 8, 2024
She should do more comedy, she is super funny to me
— Vitico (@Vitic023) January 8, 2024
As the reactions suggest, while some fans were unimpressed with Lawrence, most understood the humor behind her comment. Some fans even called for Lawrence to host next year’s Golden Globes because of her humor.
Jennifer Lawrence Did Not Win a Golden Globe But Won Hearts
Lawrence starred as Maddie Barker in the 2023 comedy film No Hard Feelings. The film emerged as a commercial success and grossed $87.3 million. Lawrence’s performance received critical acclaim, leading to a Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy nomination at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
While Lawrence did not win the award, she also did not leave the ceremony. Instead, Lawrence was visibly enthralled to see Emma Stone win the category. Stone starred as Bella Baxter in the sci-fi black comedy Poor Things and won the award for her brilliant performance in the film. Moreover, Lawrence’s hollering reaction to Stone’s win became a highlight of the ceremony. Ultimately, Lawrence had no hard feelings over losing the award to Stone.
