Jennifer Lawrence Admits She’s Terrified of Audience Reactions to Die My Love
The Oscar-winning actress opens up about postpartum trauma, industry pressure, and her vulnerable new role alongside Robert Pattinson.
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence is baring her soul ahead of the release of Die My Love, her particularly raw and emotionally demanding new drama. In a recent interview with V Magazine, Lawrence described the period between finishing a film and waiting for the public response as “very scary,” no matter how much she believes in the project.
“I’ve worked so hard on things I’ve loved so much, only to watch the world go, ‘Boo! Hate you!’” she said. “It’s awful. And somehow I manage to forget that part of the process every time I fall in love with a script.” Though deeply grateful for her career success, Lawrence still finds these months filled with anxiety. Even her husband, who’s tried to comfort her by reminding her the film is incredible, couldn’t break through her fear that “people might not get it.”
Die My Love marks a departure from Hollywood mainstream fare. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay and adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s novel, stars Lawrence as Grace, a writer and new mother living in rural Montana whose mental health unravels following childbirth. Starring opposite Robert Pattinson, Lawrence portrays a woman confronting her inner demons against the backdrop of isolation and parental pressure.
The project struck close to home. Lawrence has spoken openly about her own experience with postpartum depression, calling the months after childbirth “isolating” and emotionally taxing. She was even pregnant during filming and says the role forced her to access feelings she had barely processed. The actress says the story’s resonance, especially with female audiences, is deeply personal — which only intensifies the fear of sharing it.
This promotional cycle has also been difficult for Lawrence. She has admitted feeling exposed during press interviews, describing them as “violating” at times because the film feels like a “diary” being opened for public dissection. She also shared that she avoids reading reviews or social media discussions because she finds the scrutiny overwhelming.
Still, Lawrence praises director Lynne Ramsay for her artistic freedom and collaborative style, saying that having a female director behind the camera allowed her to feel emotionally safe on set. Ramsay, she says, “doesn’t over-direct,” allowing the actors to contribute honestly to the film’s emotional landscapes.
Though terrified, Lawrence remains proud and hopeful. “It feels so personal and weird. But I’m super grateful — I can’t wait for people to see it,” she said. With Die My Love now in theaters, audiences can witness one of Lawrence’s most vulnerable performances yet — whether they’re ready for it or not.
