Celebrity Profile
Jennifer Lawrence is an Academy Award-winning American actress who rose to fame as the resilient Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games series. Known for her naturalistic acting style and versatile performances, she has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. At just 22, she became the second-youngest woman ever to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Silver Linings Playbook.
Best Jennifer Lawrence Movies on Netflix UK
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Rating: 15
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn mankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth, only to find an unbelievably indifferent world. Lawrence plays Kate Dibiasky, the PhD student who first discovers the deadly comet, alongside an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep.
This satirical comedy showcases Lawrence’s ability to balance humor with genuine frustration, delivering one of her most relatable performances as she struggles to make people care about impending doom.
The Hunger Games (2012)
Rating: 12A
In a dystopian future, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in a televised fight to the death. This adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel launched Lawrence into worldwide stardom and established a successful franchise.
Lawrence brings remarkable depth to Katniss Everdeen, perfectly capturing the character’s strength, vulnerability, and moral complexity. This breakout role proved her ability to carry a major franchise while delivering nuanced emotional performances.
Red Sparrow (2018)
Rating: 15
A Russian ballerina is recruited to ‘Sparrow School,’ a secret intelligence service that trains young people to use their bodies and minds as weapons. When she emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow, she must reconcile the person she was with the power she now commands.
Lawrence delivers a chilling performance as Dominika Egorova, demonstrating impressive range in this darker role. Her ability to convey hidden emotions beneath a carefully constructed facade makes this one of her most complex performances.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Rating: 15
After spending time in a psychiatric hospital, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents. He meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, who offers to help him reconnect with his estranged wife in exchange for his partnership in a dance competition.
This Oscar-winning performance established Lawrence as a serious dramatic actress. Her portrayal of Tiffany Maxwell is raw, vulnerable, and utterly compelling, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress at just 22 years old.
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