> At a Glance
> – Jennifer Lawrence says filming intimate scenes with Robert Pattinson was “easier” because they were strangers
> – She compared it to awkward kissing scenes with friend Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games
> – Lawrence revealed she gets anxiety before starting new movies
> – Why it matters: Offers rare insight into how actors navigate vulnerable on-screen moments
Jennifer Lawrence is pulling back the curtain on how she handles uncomfortable film scenes, revealing that intimacy with strangers beats fake kissing friends any day.
First-Day Nerves, First-Day Nudes
While discussing Die My Love at a 92NY event on January 7, the 35-year-old Oscar winner admitted she prefers to tackle awkward moments head-on. That philosophy led to filming a “naked sex tiger” scene with Robert Pattinson, 39, on day one-an experience she called less uncomfortable because they’d never met.
> “It was actually easier that way because Rob and I did not know each other, which is kind of better, you know?”
Lawrence contrasted it with past discomfort kissing Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games:
> “Imagine it… it’s weirder, and so yeah, doing it with a stranger is preferable.”
Interpretive-Dance Bootcamp
Before cameras rolled, the pair spent three weeks in Calgary practicing interpretive dance-something both consider mortifying.
- They rehearsed moves like “blow like a tree”
- Neither describes themselves as natural dancers
- Lawrence joked that by the time director Lynne Ramsay asked them to strip, it felt like a relief
The tiger-style choreography required them to attack each other like animals, adding another layer of vulnerability.
Anxiety Beyond the Set
Lawrence has spoken openly about mental-health struggles:
| Topic | Revelation | Outlet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postpartum anxiety | “Really bad” after second child | News Of Los Angeles | November 2025 |
| Intrusive thoughts | Feared baby hated her | The New Yorker | October 2025 |
| Treatment | Took Zurzuvae for postpartum depression | – | – |
Key Takeaways
- Lawrence believes unfamiliar co-stars make intimate scenes simpler
- Early rehearsals included interpretive dance to build comfort
- She has faced postpartum anxiety after both children
- Medication helped stabilize her symptoms quickly
Her candor continues to spotlight the emotional complexities actors navigate-both in front of the camera and after the credits roll.
