Little-Known Facts About Jennifer Lawrence

“Why can’t I say anything normal?” – Jennifer Lawrence

America’s foul-mouthed and eminently quotable sweetheart, Jennifer Lawrence burst onto the scene with an incendiary turn in the indie film “Winter’s Bone,”

before taking on one of the biggest roles of anyone’s career as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games trilogy. With one Oscar win already under her belt for “Silver Linings Playbook,” she is going to be wowing audiences for years to come.

Here are a few things you might not have known about the girl on fire: Jennifer Lawrence.


Jennifer Lawrence Facts

1. Improving on Perfection

Her middle name is Shrader. As if she couldn’t get any hotter.

Jennifer Lawrence facts

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2. Doesn’t Play Well With Others

She was a tomboy growing up and, when she was in preschool, she wasn’t allowed to play with the other girls because she was “too rough.”

Jennifer Lawrence facts

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3. Sports Night in America

She played field hockey, softball, and basketball in high school. The latter was on the boys’ team that her dad coached. If the WNBA needs a new starting center, they know where to look.

Jennifer Lawrence facts

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