Jennifer Lawrence

**Jennifer Shrader Lawrence** (born August 15, 1990) is a highly acclaimed American actress and producer. Lawrence has carved a unique space for herself in both action film franchises and independent dramas, catapulting her to an elite level of stardom. By 2013, her films had grossed over $6 billion worldwide, making her a formidable figure. She opened her acting career as a teenager, featuring in guest roles on television. Her first big exposure came as a main cast member in the sitcom *The Bill Engvall Show.* Lawrence's cinematic debut was in the drama *Garden Party (2008)* as a supporting actress, and she got her breakthrough in the independent film *Winter's Bone (2010).* The role that truly defined Lawrence’s stardom were her portrayals of 'Mystique' in the X-Men film series (2011–2019) and Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series (2012–2015). She worked with filmmaker David O. Russell, augmenting her filmography with critically acclaimed performances. In 2015, she founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation and formed the production company *Excellent Cadaver* in 2018.