Top Five Movies Starring Jennifer Lawrence
The 35-year-old actress is starring in the feature film ‘Die My Love’ this year, and in celebration of the star’s career, here is a rundown of her top starring roles.
Top 5 Movies Starring Jennifer Lawrence
The 35-year-old actress is starring in the feature film ‘Die My Love’ this year, and in celebration of the star’s career, here is a rundown of her top starring roles.
5. Joy (2015)
Reuniting with David O. Russell for a third time, Lawrence portrayed Joy Mangano, the real-life inventor of the Miracle Mop. The film charts Joy’s journey from struggling single mother to business mogul, and Lawrence’s portrayal of perseverance earned her a Golden Globe win and another Oscar nomination. Critics praised her ability to carry the film through sheer conviction — Variety wrote that she “turns what could have been an ordinary biopic into a celebration of resilience.”
4. Winter’s Bone (2010)
Before stardom, Lawrence made critics take notice with her breakout role as Ree Dolly, a teenage girl navigating poverty and danger in the Ozarks while searching for her missing father. Her restrained yet steely performance earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress at just 20. The Guardian called it “a masterclass in quiet determination.” The film’s stark realism established her as a serious dramatic actor long before the blockbusters arrived.
3. American Hustle (2013)
In another collaboration with David O. Russell, Lawrence stole scenes as Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the volatile wife of a con artist (Christian Bale). Her comedic timing and wild energy earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The film’s 1970s setting gave Lawrence a chance to lean into larger-than-life glamour, but she also found emotional truth beneath the chaos — particularly in the now-famous scene where she sings along to “Live and Let Die.”
2. The Hunger Games (2012)
As Katniss Everdeen, Lawrence became a global superstar. Based on Suzanne Collins’ dystopian novels, The Hunger Games turned her into a symbol of courage and rebellion. Lawrence’s grounded performance balanced toughness with humanity, giving audiences a heroine who felt both fierce and relatable. Across the four-film saga, she anchored one of the most successful movie franchises of the 2010s, redefining the modern action heroine for a new generation.
1. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence delivered a powerhouse performance as Tiffany Maxwell, a young widow battling grief and mental illness opposite Bradley Cooper’s bipolar protagonist. Her raw, unpredictable energy brought authenticity and heart to David O. Russell’s romantic dramedy. The role earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress at just 22 years old, making her one of the youngest winners in history. Critics praised her mix of vulnerability and wit — The New York Times called her “a force of nature.”
