The Oscar-winning actress gets candid about the emotional toll of stardom and struggling with public perception in 2016.

October 27, 2025: Jennifer Lawrence, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, is reflecting on a time when fame felt more isolating than empowering. In a recent interview, the Hunger Games star revealed that at the height of her fame in 2016, she felt deeply “rejected” — not for her work, but for who she was as a person.

“People Were Tired of Me”

Lawrence shared that during her most visible years, when she was promoting blockbuster hits and winning awards, she began noticing a shift in how the public viewed her. “It felt like people were tired of me — not because of my movies, but because of my personality,” she admitted. “I used to be celebrated for being candid and unfiltered, and then suddenly, that became something people criticized.”

Known for her down-to-earth charm and quick wit, Lawrence had become a media darling early in her career. But as public scrutiny grew, she found it increasingly difficult to balance authenticity with the pressure to maintain a polished image.

The Dark Side of Stardom

The actress described that period as emotionally draining, revealing that the constant attention and judgment made her feel like she couldn’t win. “I stopped saying what I really thought because I didn’t want to give people more reasons to dislike me,” she said. “It was confusing because I thought honesty was what people liked about me.”

In 2016, following the massive success of The Hunger Games franchise and Silver Linings Playbook, Lawrence took a step back from the spotlight. That decision, she explained, was crucial for her mental health and for reconnecting with her sense of self.

Finding Balance Again

Since then, Lawrence has slowly returned to Hollywood on her own terms, taking on more selective projects and focusing on family life. She credits her time away from constant public attention for helping her grow and regain perspective. “I realized that I don’t have to perform all the time,” she shared. “Now I just want to do work that feels meaningful and live a life that’s real.”

Fans have applauded Lawrence’s honesty and vulnerability, praising her for opening up about the emotional side of celebrity life — a reminder that fame doesn’t always equal fulfillment.