Woody Harrelson Demanded Jennifer Lawrence To “Better give that Oscar back” While Filming Hunger Games Sequel For One Hilarious Reason

Woody Harrelson Demanded Jennifer Lawrence To “Better give that Oscar back” While Filming Hunger Games Sequel For One Hilarious Reason
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Jennifer Lawrence is renowned for her humorous and laid-back demeanor and she is not afraid to be herself in interviews and on social media, as the actress often makes jokes about her clumsiness and awkwardness. She is renowned for being a very approachable and likable person in addition to being incredibly talented, well-liked by her fans, and one of the most well-known actors in the industry.

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Jennifer Lawrence started in the industry at a very young age, but she became one of the major Hollywood artists with her leading performances in the Hunger Games franchise movies. However, while filming the movie, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, every time the actress made a mistake or forgot her line, Woody Harrelson, her co-star would ask her to return her Oscar in a jesting tone.

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games

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Woody Harrelson Demanded That Jennifer Lawrence Return Her Oscar

Woody Harrelson joked about Jennifer Lawrence returning her Oscar when she forgot her lines on the set of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It was all in good fun, and there was no serious intent behind it. It was clear that Jennifer Lawrence did not take the jokes personally and everyone including herself found them funny. Moreover, Harrelson was one of the most fan-favorite actors in the Hunger Games films due to his witty nature.

Cast of The Hunger Games
Cast of The Hunger Games

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During an interview with The Guardian, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire actor Josh Hutcherson revealed that Woody Harrelson would pull many on-set jokes and Jennifer Lawrence was his primary target. He further opened up about the incident by saying,

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“She didn’t bring her Oscar with her. I’m curious to know who brings their Oscar on set. But every time she would forget a line, Woody would go: ‘Oh, better give that Oscar back!’. She was already a pretty big target, but after the Oscar, she was an even bigger target. But no, she didn’t change at all.”

Josh Hutcherson shared this statement during an interview with The Guardian.

Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson

At the time of its release, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was one of the highest-grossing movies earning over $865 million worldwide. It was a critical and financial triumph and The Hunger Games became one of the most well-known and lucrative movie franchises of all time. Moreover, the movie series also enabled numerous young and brilliant actors to boost their careers in the industry.

The Hunger Games Became One of the Most Lucrative Film Series of All Time

The Hunger Games film series earned billions of dollars at the box office. The four films in the series have brought in more than $2.95 billion worldwide, ranking it very high among all cinema franchises. The popularity of the book series, the stellar cast, the breathtaking graphics, and the intricate and thought-provoking plot are just a few of the reasons why the movie series has been so successful.

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Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games movie series

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The Hunger Games movie series is a global phenomenon that has had a profound effect on both young and elderly people’s popular culture. The movies have received praise for their constructive societal impact, which includes their exploration of issues including class disparity, revolution, and media influence. The movies have also received appreciation for their message of empowerment and optimism, as well as for the addition of strong and performing female characters.

Source: The Guardian.

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