🔗 Share this article The Actress States Discussing Donald Trump Would ‘Intensify Divisions’ Tearing the Country Apart Lawrence has expressed that she finds it inappropriate suitable to voice opinions against the Trump presidency, concerned it could intensify divisive discussions and further divisions throughout the nation. ‘I Question the Usefulness’, Notes Jennifer Lawrence In a recent interview, Lawrence reflected, “During the first Trump administration, I felt like I was running around in a panicked state. But it’s become clear, over multiple voting cycles, Hollywood stars fail to influence at all on voter decisions.” Lawrence added, “What’s the point? I’m just voicing my thoughts on a matter that’s going to heighten conflict that’s ripping the country apart.” Shifting Views Jennifer Lawrence has previously been open about supporting Republican and Democratic candidates throughout her life. Brought up by Republican parents in her home state, she supported John McCain in the 2008 election before joining the left-leaning politics and explaining she understood during the Obama era that supporting the GOP was opposing her own rights as a woman. Previous Comments Earlier in her career, she commented that Trump winning the presidency could represent “the end of the world” and publicly supported Joe Biden in the 2020 election. More recently, she voiced her backing to the Democratic nominee, “since I believe she’s an amazing candidate and I am confident that she will make every effort to protect abortion access.” Hollywood’s Stance Lawrence was aligned with most of Hollywood in her opposition to Donald Trump as a returning figure, but the lack of leverage stars have over the electoral decisions was highlighted by his election win. “The second term feels different,” said Lawrence regarding his administration. “As he made his plans clear. We were aware of his actions for his first term. He was very clear. And voters made that decision.” Latest Film Jennifer Lawrence is discussing her new film, director Lynne Ramsay’s movie in which she stars as a young mom who struggles with her emotional state in the countryside. Speaking at a media event for the film in Venice, she commented on Israel’s bombings in Gaza: “I’m terrified. It’s devastating. What’s happening is nothing short of a genocide and it’s awful.” Additional Thoughts Lawrence added by saying that she was disheartened by “the lack of civility in the discussions of U.S. political debates currently and how that is going to be commonplace to the kids right now. It’s going to be standard to them that elected officials deceive.” Lawrence sought to redirect anger about the conflict to leaders rather than entertainers. “Keep attention on those accountable,” she remarked, in what many took to be a allusion to the then-recent pledge endorsed by numerous Hollywood professionals to avoid specific industry bodies. Personal Connections The actor, who earned critical acclaim early in her career for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook, is receiving praise for her performance in the new film. Even though Ramsay has rejected the story being understood as one of postpartum depression and psychosis, Lawrence shared that she did relate to aspects of her role’s experience after the birth of her new baby, shortly after shooting ended. “There was concern for my son,” she explained, “imagining every potential danger, and then second-guessing everything that I was trying. I was seeing a therapist, but I started taking a treatment called Zurzuvae and I used it for 14 days and it made a difference.” Career Moments Jennifer Lawrence also spoke about the liberating necessity of completing nude scenes in the movie while she was expecting and couldn’t work out. “There’s a freedom,” she remarked, about having to cast off vanity. “I mean, I sometimes think where I’m like, What separates me between me and a prostitute? But it doesn’t trouble me deeply.”