Jennifer Lawrence Reveals How Her ‘Bad Postpartum’ Experience After 2nd Baby Helped Her Tackle Latest Movie Role (Exclusive)

Jennifer Lawrence Shares How Postpartum Experience Influenced Her Role

Jennifer Lawrence recently spoke candidly about her challenging postpartum experience following the birth of her second child, and how it helped her connect with her character in the film Die My Love. The 35-year-old actress discussed this exclusively with PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of the movie.

Drawing from Personal Experience

In Die My Love, Lawrence portrays a new mother grappling with the demands of motherhood. She revealed that her own difficult postpartum anxiety, which surfaced especially after her second baby, gave her a deeper understanding of the role.

“I didn't really end up having really bad postpartum [anxiety] until my second [baby],” Lawrence shared. “I think that just added another layer. I mean, I don't think that you have to have kids to play a parent by any means, but having that information about, you know, what a tiny person needs, and is looking for. Just having that information was helpful.”

Background on Lawrence’s Family

Jennifer Lawrence, who has a son named Cy, 3, and welcomed another son earlier this year with her husband Cooke Maroney, has been open about her struggles with postpartum anxiety in previous interviews.

“I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead,” she told The New Yorker about her anxiety concerning her baby.

Film Premiere Details

The actress shared her reflections on the red carpet in New York City on Saturday, November 2, at the premiere of Die My Love.

Summary

Jennifer Lawrence drew on her difficult postpartum experience to bring depth and authenticity to her portrayal of motherhood in her latest film.

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