The Oscar-winning actress reveals just how raw her new film became — and why sharing the final cut felt deeply exposed.

A Role That Hit Home

November 4, 2025: In the upcoming psychological drama Die, My Love (in theatres November 7), actress Jennifer Lawrence portrays Grace, a young mother grappling with postpartum psychosis while isolated on a remote Montana homestead. The project became intensely personal — the real-life new mom says she filmed key scenes while expecting her second child and leaned on her recent experience of motherhood to convey authenticity. She described the role as a moment when her “world peeled away,” and a challenge she welcomed with open arms.

The Emotional Toll of Creating Truth

Lawrence explained that in order to honor the story, she had to venture into some deeply uncomfortable places. She revealed that filming took her into emotional territory she couldn’t easily leave behind. “It was very violating, releasing what we did out there,” she admitted during a recent interview. With Grace’s story mirroring parts of her own life — including the isolation and anxiety of postpartum — Lawrence said the boundary between actor and character was harder than ever to maintain.

On-Set Moments: Humbling and Raw

Behind the scenes, Lawrence described how director Lynne Ramsay pushed for authenticity with unconventional methods: the cast was asked to attend interpretive dance lessons, and in one memorable moment, Lawrence and co-star Robert Pattinson were reportedly instructed to reenact a scene naked on their first day of filming — a detail Lawrence called “totally humiliating.” These creative risks, she said, helped push her into places she normally would avoid, ultimately fueling the performance but also contributing to the sense she’s now carrying something personal.

Going Public with Vulnerability

As Lawrence prepares to promote the film, she admitted that watching it now, in public, is strange. “I feel like I’m giving a part of me away that I never asked to share,” she said. The film’s focus on motherhood and mental health also informed her decision to speak openly about her own experiences with postpartum challenges. Her willingness to connect with an audience through those themes adds another layer to the project’s emotional weight for her.

Why It Matters

“Die, My Love” represents more than just another dramatic role for Lawrence — it’s a pivotal moment in her career and personal life. By turning her lived experience into art, she offers a performance rich with honesty and vulnerability. In doing so, she also reminds the audience that acting isn’t always glamour: it’s sometimes the act of excavating the most intimate parts of ourselves.