> At a Glance
> – Jennifer Lawrence, 35, unveiled brow-grazing bangs at a 92NY event on Jan. 7, 2026
> – She discussed her “anxiety” before starting new films and preferring intimate scenes with strangers
> – Lawrence recalled shooting a “naked sex tiger” scene with Robert Pattinson on day one of Die My Love
> – Why it matters: The candid insights offer fans a rare look at how actors navigate vulnerability on set
Jennifer Lawrence stepped into 2026 with a dramatic hair change and refreshingly honest talk about her on-set nerves.
Fresh Look, New Revelations
The Oscar winner paired a black mock-neck halter with straight, sleek strands and full bangs while promoting Die My Love in New York City. Her minimalist accessories-pointed-toe pumps and drop earrings-kept the focus on the new fringe.
This marks her first public appearance since December’s 2025 Gotham Awards, where she earned an Outstanding Lead Performance nomination.
Anxiety and Embarrassment on Set
Lawrence admitted she feels “anxiety” each time a new project begins. She finds it easier to film intimate moments with unfamiliar co-stars, explaining:
> “It was actually easier that way because Rob and I did not know each other, which is kind of better, you know?”
She contrasted the experience with past films:
> “Like in Hunger Games, like me and Josh Hutcherson would have to kiss, and that’s like… imagine it. You know, it’s weirder, and so yeah, doing it with a stranger is preferable.”
Tiger Scenes and Interpretive Dance
Director Lynne Ramsay required Lawrence and Pattinson to attack each other “like tigers”-a sequence the actress found “very embarrassing.”
To prepare, the pair endured interpretive dance lessons in Calgary three weeks before shooting:
- Instructions included “blow like a tree”
- Neither actor considers themselves a dancer
- Lawrence joked that Pattinson is “the worst dancer”
By the time Ramsay asked them to strip for the “naked sex tiger” scene, the duo welcomed the switch: “At least it’s not interpretive dance…”
Film Synopsis
In Die My Love, Lawrence plays Grace, a writer and young mother who unravels after relocating from New York to rural Montana. As Grace grows “increasingly agitated and erratic,” her partner Jackson (Pattinson) struggles to help.
Key Takeaways
- Lawrence debuted bangs at 92NY on Jan. 7, 2026
- She openly discussed pre-film anxiety and intimate-scene preferences
- The tiger sequence with Pattinson was shot on day one
- Interpretive dance rehearsals proved more mortifying than nude scenes
- Die My Love follows a mother’s descent into madness in rural Montana
The candid conversation shows why Lawrence remains one of Hollywood’s most relatable stars.
