Jennifer Lawrence has shared her thoughts on speaking out against the Trump administration. In a recent interview with the New York Times, she expressed hesitation about getting involved in political debates. “I felt like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off” during Trump’s first term, she said. She realizes that celebrities don’t really influence how people vote.
Raised in Kentucky by conservative parents, Lawrence has a complex voting history. She voted for John McCain in 2008 but shifted her views during Obama’s presidency, recognizing how Republican policies impacted her rights as a woman. She once claimed that Trump’s election would mean “the end of the world” and backed Joe Biden in 2020. For the upcoming elections, she supports Kamala Harris, believing she will protect reproductive rights.
Despite Hollywood largely opposing Trump, the 2016 election showed that celebrity endorsements often don’t sway public opinion. “The second term feels different,” Lawrence mentioned. “We knew what he did for four years. He was very clear.”
While promoting her new film Die, My Love, in which she plays a new mother facing mental health challenges, Lawrence also addressed global issues. She voiced concerns about the bombings in Gaza, stating, “What’s happening is no less than a genocide.”
She lamented the current state of American political discourse, warning that it sets a poor example for children. “It’s going to be normal to them that politicians lie,” she said. Lawrence urged people to focus their anger on decision-makers, reflecting on the entertainment industry’s call to boycott Israeli film institutions.
Die, My Love is garnering attention for Lawrence’s nuanced performance, which some have linked to postpartum struggles. She can relate to her character’s fears after having her second child. “It was fear about my child,” she shared. To cope, she turned to therapy and medication.
Additionally, Lawrence spoke about the experience of filming nude scenes while pregnant. She found it liberating and said, “It feels nice” to let go of vanity. Although she joked about the similarities between her situation and that of a prostitute, she emphasized it didn’t trouble her.
In a world where celebrity opinions can easily trend on social media, it’s clear that Lawrence’s insights resonate with many. As political landscapes shift, her journey reflects a broader struggle with identity, motherhood, and the impact of public life.
For more on political celebrity influence, check out this detailed report from Pew Research Center.
