Jennifer Lawrence unveiled her latest film, "Red Sparrow," in London, sporting a dress that stood out from the more weather-appropriate attire of her fellow cast members.
This marked her final performance before taking a year-long hiatus to focus on social causes. Jennifer Lawrence shone during the photo shoot for her new thriller, braving the chilly London morning in a sleeveless, plunging neckline Versace dress with a significant leg slit. In contrast, her co-stars opted for jackets, sweaters, and boots.
The image sparked criticism, particularly because the male cast, consisting of Francis Lawrence, Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Edgerton, and Jeremy Irons, dressed appropriately for the British weather. Many users voiced their discontent, highlighting the pressures faced by actresses. Helen Lewis tweeted, "What a depressing (and revealing) image. Especially because I went outside today and it's freezing cold."
This image provided a platform for denouncing the demands placed on actresses in Hollywood. Amidst the #MeToo movement, which emerged in response to allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, women emphasized the importance of reporting abuse. This openness revealed further instances of harassment in Hollywood.
In response to the controversy, Jennifer Lawrence issued a statement on social media, asserting that her choice of attire was deliberate. She deemed the criticism "ridiculous" and "offensive," emphasizing that the Versace dress was fabulous. "Do you think I'm going to cover that fabulous dress with a coat and a scarf? I was outside for five minutes. I would have posed in the snow if necessary because I love fashion, and that was my choice."
Despite her explanation, situations like Jennifer Lawrence's persist. Some drew parallels between her outfit and Elizabeth Hurley's 1994 tribute during the presentation of "Four Weddings and a Funeral." Lawrence attended the Los Angeles premiere in a black Versace dress with a pronounced neckline, similar to Hurley's, but without the challenging weather conditions.
In her latest film, Lawrence portrays Dominika Egorova, a young woman recruited by the Russian intelligence service. Enduring rigorous training, she must use her body as a weapon of seduction to ensnare a CIA official, sparking a dangerous game of attraction and deception that jeopardizes her life and country.
Despite the potential challenges, Lawrence found herself remarkably comfortable in a particular scene of the film, making the rest of the team uneasy. She commented, "Everyone made me feel so comfortable that I probably made everyone else feel uncomfortable at some point. Because I was like, 'I don't want to wear the robe. I am good.' And everyone was like, 'He needs to cover up.'"
