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Jennifer Lawrence got candid about her postpartum experiences while promoting her psychological drama "Die, My Love" at Cannes. The Oscar winner revealed she filmed the movie five months pregnant with her second child. Lawrence described motherhood as both "brutal and incredible" while discussing her character's descent into psychosis. The film co-stars Robert Pattinson and adapts Ariana Harwicz's novel about postpartum mental health struggles.

Key Points: Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Postpartum Struggles at Cannes Die My Love Premiere

  • Lawrence filmed while pregnant with second child
  • Movie explores motherhood-induced psychosis
  • Co-stars Robert Pattinson as struggling husband
  • Based on Ariana Harwicz's acclaimed novel
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You feel like an alien: Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum at Cannes 2025

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum isolation while promoting her new film "Die, My Love" at Cannes 2025, sharing raw motherhood experiences.

"You feel like an alien – Jennifer Lawrence on postpartum depression at Cannes"

Cannes, May 18

Jennifer Lawrence's starrer 'Die, My Love' premiered at the ongoing 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation from the attendees.

The movie revolves around a new mother descending into madness. At the Cannes press conference, the actress shared her own experience with motherhood and postpartum, reported Variety.

"As a mother, it was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what she would do. And it was just heartbreaking," Lawrence said of filming the movie as quoted by Variety.

"I had just had my firstborn, and there's not really anything like postpartum. It's extremely isolating, which is so interesting. When Lynne moves this couple into Montana, she doesn't have a community. She doesn't have her people. But the truth is, extreme anxiety and extreme depression is isolating, no matter where you are. You feel like an alien," said Jennifer Lawrence as quoted by Variety.

During the press conference, the actress also revealed that she filmed "Die My Love" while being five months pregnant with her second child.

"Having children changes everything. It changes your whole life. It's brutal and incredible," she said of motherhood as quoted by Variety.

She continued, "So not only do they go into every decision of if I'm working, where I'm working, when I'm working, they've taught me -- I mean, I didn't know that I could feel so much and my job has a lot to do with emotion. It's almost like feeling a blister or something -- like, so sensitive. So they've changed my life, obviously, for the best and they've changed me creatively. I highly recommend having kids if you want to be an actor."

As per the outlet, the movie 'Die, My Love' is based on author Ariana Harwicz's 2017 novel of the same name, which centres on a new mother who enters psychosis after developing postpartum depression.

Oscar winner Lawrence stars in Ramsay's film as the mother, with Pattinson playing her husband.

The couple's marriage is thrown into disarray amid the wife's mental health struggle.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Jennifer Lawrence article:
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Priya K.
As a new mom myself, Jennifer's words hit home. Postpartum depression is still such a taboo topic in India - we need more celebrities speaking openly about it. Respect to her for balancing pregnancy and such an intense role! 👏
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Rahul S.
Interesting how she connects motherhood to acting. In our culture, women are often expected to give up careers after kids. Maybe this film will show that motherhood can actually enhance professional skills. Looking forward to watching!
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Ananya M.
The "alien" description is so accurate! In India we have joint families but new moms still feel alone. My sister went through this - everyone focuses on the baby while mom suffers silently. More awareness needed 💜
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate her honesty, I wonder if such dark portrayals of motherhood might scare young women? Postpartum issues are real but so are the beautiful moments. Hope the film shows some balance.
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Sneha R.
Working while 5 months pregnant - what a queen! ✨ In India, actresses often disappear after marriage. Jennifer proves you can have both family and career at highest level. New inspiration for working moms everywhere!

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