Jennifer Lawrence Roasts White Men: ‘They Are So Misunderstood’

Jennifer Lawrence is back on the microphone, but she admits she might be talking a little too much. The actress stopped by Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang to promote her latest film, Die My Love. However, the candid star revealed that the press tour grind is starting to wear her down.

She joked that every time she does a run of interviews, she begins to question her career choice. Lawrence believes she should probably limit her media output compared to other stars. “I think when I do press I should do half of what normal people do,” she explained.

She cited her tendency to generate viral headlines as the main reason for her concern. “Because I see my quotes and they are insane,” Lawrence admitted. She gave a hypothetical example of a headline she might accidentally generate, saying, “Like, ‘Jennifer Lawrence Calls Kourtney Kardashian Annoying.’ It’s too [much]… it carries!’”

Despite her wariness of headlines, she managed to deliver another memorable one during the chat. When Poehler pointed out Lawrence’s track record of supporting women in the industry, the actress responded with trademark sarcasm. “Oh yeah. I do. What do you think… I love white men?” she quipped.

She continued the bit, mocking the idea that the industry’s most dominant demographic needs her help. “Oh my god! If I could just be their champion. They are so misunderstood,” she joked. The conversation then pivoted to the serious impact female directors have had on her career.

Lawrence credited early collaborators like Lori Perry and Debra Granik for shaping her worldview. She noted that Winter’s Bone, directed by Granik, resulted in her first Academy Award nomination. “My first movie ever was a female director,” Lawrence recalled.

She explained that working with so many women during her teenage years made her realize that directing was a viable path for her, too. “I realized it was possible for me to [direct, too],” she said. “I’ve wanted to do it since I was a teenager.”

Lawrence is actively preparing for this transition by shadowing her current directors. “When I went into movies in my 20s and now, I always tell the director that and they include me,” she noted. She added that many filmmakers have allowed her to observe the post-production process to learn the ropes.

The biggest reveal came when she confirmed she has a specific project in mind. Lawrence stated she has written a comedy screenplay. “I would love to direct and I’ll star in it,” she confirmed, though she kept the specific plot details under wraps.

Her current focus, Die My Love, is a collaboration with acclaimed director Lynne Ramsay. The film is a dark comedy-drama set in a remote rural area. Lawrence portrays a mother struggling to maintain her sanity while battling psychosis, a role that required intense emotional preparation.

This follows her successful turn in the raunchy comedy No Hard Feelings, which she also produced. That film proved she could still open a theatrical comedy, a genre that has struggled in recent years. Before that, she starred in the quiet, character-driven drama Causeway for Apple TV+.

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