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Jennifer Lawrence: Filming Intimate Scenes With Strangers Is 'Easier'

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has revealed she finds it easier to film intimate scenes with strangers rather than friends or long-time co-stars. She shared that shooting such scenes with someone like Josh Hutcherson, whom she knew well from The Hunger Games, felt "weirder." Lawrence also discussed using "interpretive dance lessons" with co-star Robert Pattinson to overcome mutual embarrassment before filming. Furthermore, she credited director David O. Russell with teaching her how to act and stated she generally avoids watching her own movies.

Key Points: Jennifer Lawrence Prefers Intimate Scenes With Strangers

  • Prefers intimate scenes with strangers
  • Found acting with friends weirder
  • Used dance lessons to overcome nerves
  • Doesn't watch her own movies
  • Credits director David O. Russell
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Jennifer Lawrence says shooting intimate scenes with strangers is 'easier'

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence explains why filming intimate scenes is easier with strangers than friends, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her films.

"It was actually easier that way because Rob and I did not know each other, which is kind of better, you know? - Jennifer Lawrence"

Los Angeles, Jan 9

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has explained why she prefers filming intimate scenes with strangers, rather than friends or long-time colleagues.

During an appearance at 92NY, Lawrence, who recently starred alongside Robert Pattinson in Die My Love, explained: "It was actually easier that way because Rob and I did not know each other, which is kind of better, you know?

"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."

Despite her success, Lawrence finds that acting can still be "very embarrassing," reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The actress managed to overcome some of her nerves by taking "interpretive dance lessons" before shooting a scene with Pattinson.

The 35-year-old star shared: "We got to Calgary like three weeks before we started shooting. Rob and I both (are) embarrassed very easily, and that was mortifying. It was, I mean, I'm not ... a dancer, Rob's (the) worst dancer.

"And, and it was like, now blow like a tree - like it was just so embarrassing. So I think by the time she was like, 'Yeah, get naked.' We were just kind of like, 'Okay, at least it's not interpretive dance...'"

Meanwhile, she recently shared that she doesn't watch her own movies.

Speaking to Leonardo DiCaprio for Variety, Jennifer explained: "No (I don't watch my own films).

"I've never made something like Titanic - if I did, I would watch it. Once I was really drunk, I put on American Hustle. I was like, I wonder if I'm good at acting? I put it on, and I don't remember what the answer is."

Lawrence feels she actually learned a lot about acting through working with David O. Russell, the director of Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and Joy.

The actress explained: "He taught me how to act, really. I want to be sensitive to the other actors who've worked with him. I know he's tough. He can be really, really hard on people. For me, I don't know if it was because I grew up doing sports, and so I felt like he was just a stern coach. 'Do it loud,' 'Do it quieter,' 'That was....'That was bad,' 'Do it better.' He was very straightforward with me.

"I was 21 when I did Silver Linings and it felt alive. I never felt like he was yelling at me. I really don't like being tiptoed around, like I'm an emotional landmine. I hate that."

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Rohit P
Honestly, I respect her honesty. Acting is a job, and sometimes you have to do uncomfortable things. The interpretive dance part had me laughing 😂. At least she has a sense of humor about it!
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Anjali F
I appreciate her talking about this. It demystifies the glamour a bit and shows the hard work and vulnerability behind the scenes. It must be tough to maintain professionalism in such situations.
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Vikram M
Makes sense. If you're friends with a co-star, adding a romantic or intimate layer to the relationship for a scene could complicate things off-screen. Keeping it professional with a stranger seems more straightforward. Our Bollywood stars probably face similar dilemmas.
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Sarah B
While I understand her point, I respectfully disagree a little. Trust and comfort are key for such vulnerable scenes. Building a rapport with a co-star, even if it's a new one, before filming might be safer and lead to better performance than just treating them as a stranger. Just my two cents.
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Karthik V
The part about not watching her own movies is so relatable! 😄 After putting in so much effort, sometimes you just don't want to critique your own work. Also, "at least it's not interpretive dance" is a mood for any awkward work situation!

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