Jennifer Lawrence is a powerhouse in Tinseltown, known for her exceptional talent, sharp wit, and undeniable charm.
During a 2017 interview on Variety’s Actors on Actors, an Oscar-winning director made remarks that have stirred up controversy in the industry. Specifically, he questioned whether Jennifer Lawrence’s acting is genuine or if it is simply “bullsh*t”.
Jennifer Lawrence Wants The Directors To Be Straightforward
During the Variety segment, Lawrence, alongside actor Adam Sandler, delved into the intricacies of their experiences in the film industry. Lawrence, unapologetically candid as always, expressed her desire for directors to be upfront and unambiguous in their feedback.
“I need everybody in my life to be this way, but especially with the director I just want you to be straightforward.”
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During the conversation, Lawrence shared a story about her encounter with the renowned director, David O. Russell. The Hollywood celeb narrated the moment in the Variety segment when Russell, who is known for his intense and uncompromising directing style, asked her to perform a scene without any unnecessary elements.
“Yeah and like David O. Russell one time I did a scene and he was looking at the monitor and he was like do it again, but with no bullsh*t like take all the bullsh*t there’s too much bullsh*t and I was like got it. and he was like do it again, but with no bullsh*t like take all the bullshi*t there’s too much bullsh*t and I was like got it. It’s like a coach harder, faster … I always respond better to that.”
Lawrence’s response to the no-nonsense feedback was straightforward. The exchange between the actress and director might be eyebrow-raising, but it perfectly captures Lawrence’s acting approach.
Jennifer Lawrence Gets More Transparent About Her Experience
Jennifer Lawrence is known for being candid not only with directors but also about her own strengths and weaknesses as an actor. She is committed to growth and improvement and admits to struggling with maintaining focus during discussions about a character’s backstory or emotions.
Lawrence reveals in the Variety interview that she prefers technical notes that guide her performance.
“I feel like in the scene your character is also because I’m like severely ADD because by the time they start talking about a back story or what she’s feeling, I’m like pfft, snoring. I’m like, ‘so do you want me to talk louder or softer?’ I like very technical notes.”
Sandler gave his approval of Lawrence’s approach, stating that he doesn’t have an issue with receiving line readings and actively encourages input from his fellow actors, particularly when they are also the writers of the material.
“I would say, ‘how would you say it?’ and he’d say it and I’d be like, ‘God dammit that’s fucking good.’ He did it better every time than I ever got it out.”
The Grown Ups actor emphasized that he values it when writers such as Lawrence share their insights on how to effectively deliver a line.
