During a press conference in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lawrence clarified that she was not pregnant when she decided to smoke marijuana during a scene in the filming of "Don't Look Up." In the movie, she stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, who earned significantly more than her.
Directed by Adam McKay, "Don't Look Up" features Lawrence and DiCaprio as two astronomers on a mission to warn the U.S. population about an impending meteorite strike. In a particular scene, Lawrence's character, after witnessing the meteorite's approach, smokes a joint to calm down. This decision to incorporate drug use in the scene was based on Lawrence's belief that it would add authenticity and originality to her character's portrayal.
The director, Adam McKay, granted Lawrence permission to smoke marijuana for this scene, which also features Meryl Streep and involves an extended monologue. Jennifer Lawrence made it clear that she was not pregnant at the time she used drugs on set to avoid any potential confusion. She had recently announced her pregnancy with Cooke Maroney, whom she married in 2019.
Jennifer Lawrence also addressed the salary disparity in "Don't Look Up" during an interview with Vanity Fair magazine. Despite receiving top billing, she disclosed that she earned nearly 4.45 million euros (almost 5 million dollars) less than Leonardo DiCaprio. She acknowledged that DiCaprio's higher earning power with audiences contributed to this gap and expressed her contentment with her contract. However, she noted the discomfort in discussing issues of pay equality, mentioning that it is often challenging to obtain clear explanations for such disparities.
According to a recent Variety report, Jennifer Lawrence received $25 million (€22.2 million) for her role in the film, while DiCaprio earned $30 million (26.65), representing a 25% difference.
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