Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence reveals why filming intimate scenes with strangers feels easier, shares awkward on-set experiences with Robert Pattinson, discusses acting challenges, embarrassment, and how tough directors shaped her Hollywood career.
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has candidly opened up about one of the most awkward aspects of filmmaking: shooting intimate scenes. Surprisingly, the Hollywood star says such scenes are often easier when performed with strangers rather than with friends or long-time co-stars.
Speaking during an appearance at 92NY, Jennifer Lawrence reflected on her recent experience working with Robert Pattinson in the film Die My Love. According to the actress, not knowing her co-star personally helped reduce discomfort during emotionally and physically vulnerable moments on set.
“It was actually easier that way because Rob and I did not know each other, which is kind of better,” Lawrence explained. She added that unfamiliarity can sometimes be an advantage in acting, particularly when filming romantic or intimate scenes that demand emotional honesty without personal awkwardness.
The actress compared the experience to her earlier work on The Hunger Games franchise, where she shared several on-screen kisses with Josh Hutcherson, a close colleague. Lawrence admitted that such familiarity can sometimes make intimate scenes feel more uncomfortable.
“Imagine it,” she said while recalling the experience. “You know, it’s weirder. Doing it with a stranger is preferable.”
Despite her immense success and years of experience in the film industry, Lawrence revealed that acting can still feel “very embarrassing” at times. According to reports from femalefirst.co.uk, the actress continues to face nerves and awkwardness, particularly when stepping outside her comfort zone.
To prepare for a challenging scene with Pattinson, Lawrence said she took interpretive dance lessons—a move that turned out to be more mortifying than helpful. The 35-year-old star recalled arriving in Calgary weeks before filming began, where both actors were required to participate in the dance training.
“Rob and I are both embarrassed very easily,” she said. “That was mortifying. I mean, I’m not a dancer, and Rob is the worst dancer.”
Lawrence humorously described the experience, saying the instructions were vague and surreal, including being told to “blow like a tree.” The exercise left both actors extremely uncomfortable, but it unexpectedly helped ease later scenes.
“So by the time she was like, ‘Yeah, get naked,’ we were just kind of like, ‘Okay, at least it’s not interpretive dance,’” she joked.
Beyond on-set vulnerability, Jennifer Lawrence also revealed that she rarely watches her own films. In a conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio for Variety, she admitted she avoids revisiting her performances, even critically acclaimed ones.
“No, I don’t watch my own films,” Lawrence said. She joked that if she had starred in a cultural phenomenon like Titanic, she might make an exception.
She shared a rare instance when she did watch herself on screen. “Once I was really drunk, I put on American Hustle. I was like, ‘I wonder if I’m good at acting?’ I don’t remember what the answer was,” she laughed.
Lawrence also credited director David O. Russell for shaping her acting abilities. Having worked with him on Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and Joy, she said his tough approach helped her grow professionally.
“He taught me how to act, really,” Lawrence explained. She acknowledged Russell’s reputation for being demanding but said she responded well to his directness.
“I grew up doing sports, so I felt like he was a stern coach,” she said. “Do it louder, do it quieter, that was bad, do it better. He was very straightforward with me.”
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Lawrence added that she dislikes being treated delicately on set and prefers honest feedback over emotional tiptoeing. “I hate being treated like an emotional landmine,” she said. “I really don’t like that.”
Jennifer Lawrence’s candid remarks once again highlight why she remains one of Hollywood’s most relatable and respected stars—unafraid to speak openly about vulnerability, embarrassment, and the realities behind the camera.
