Jennifer Lawrence chose to break her silence and share how this new chapter in her life has transformed her.
This conversation took place within the 'Actors on Actors' series presented by magazine, where she sat down with Viola Davis to delve into her experiences as a mother.
Jennifer Lawrence opened up about her pandemic journey, explaining, "I started shooting 'Causeway' shortly before my 2019 wedding to Cooke Maroney, and then the pandemic hit. Two years later, I found myself pregnant, and we went back to complete what was left."
She reflected on the uncertainties surrounding starting a family, admitting, "It was the scariest thing in the world to contemplate starting a family. What if I lost it? What if I couldn't handle it? I was so afraid of somehow ruining it. It was incredibly intriguing to work on a film where I felt so scared and could see that mirrored in Lynsey, my character."
Jennifer Lawrence became a mother this spring with the birth of her son, Cy. She revealed the challenges of motherhood, confessing, "Every day as a new mother, I'm ridden with guilt. I constantly question if I'm doing the right things. When I'm playing with him, I wonder, 'Is this what he wants to do? Should we be outside? But what if it's too cold or he gets sick? Should we stay indoors? Am I doing enough for his development?'"
In the midst of sharing her concerns, Viola Davis lightened the mood by recounting an incident with her own daughter, saying, "I was driving my car once, not realizing that her car seat wasn't properly secured. She was wobbling and swaying in the seat."
Jennifer Lawrence found comfort in the shared experience and added humor to the situation, saying, "Well, that's reassuring! It's good to know we've all had our close calls with our children."
In earlier interviews, Jennifer had expressed the wonders of motherhood, but on this occasion, she revealed that she prefers to keep her motherhood challenges private, especially due to her career's demands. She explained, "I don't want anyone to think they know who I am. I'm meant to be a canvas, a vessel. I don't want people to see me and remember my wedding in Rhode Island a few years ago or that my husband is an art dealer."
Jennifer Lawrence further elaborated, "I feel like I lose a degree of control over my craft every time I have to promote a film. It's especially challenging with a project like 'Causeway,' which felt deeply personal to me."
