Jennifer Lawrence: 15 Of The Actress’ Best Red Carpet Looks

Born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 15, 1990, Jennifer Lawrence suffered from social anxiety as a child. To overcome this, she began acting in several of her school plays, church acts, and local theater productions. At age 14 in 2005, with the hope of landing a serious acting job, Lawrence visited talent agencies in New York City with her mother. Luckily, the stars aligned perfectly for Jennifer and she ended up being discovered by a talent scout. The Lawrence family, to support their daughter’s blooming acting career, soon moved to Los Angeles.

Per Celebrity Net Worth, the Hunger Games actress is worth a whopping $160 million, thanks to her multiple colossally successful films. As of 2024, Celebrity Net Worth suggests that Lawrence commands a minimum of $15 million base pay for a movie.