LOS ANGELES / USA: Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has opened up about troubling experiences with male co-stars in Hollywood, revealing that she was often “punished” for setting personal boundaries. The actress shared her candid reflections during a recent episode of the popular Las Culturistas podcast, shedding light on the pressures and toxic dynamics that female actors frequently face on set.
Lawrence described feeling unusually safe working alongside co-star Robert Pattinson on her upcoming film Die My Love. She credited Pattinson for maintaining a professional and respectful environment, in stark contrast to experiences with other actors. “A lot of male actors get offended if you don’t want to… and then the punishment starts,” Lawrence admitted, underscoring the subtle forms of retaliation women encounter when rejecting advances or asserting limits.
The actress highlighted that, unlike some of her previous projects, the set had an intimacy coordinator, although she didn’t feel the need for one personally with Pattinson. “If there was a little bit of that, I would probably have an intimacy coordinator,” she said, pointing to the importance of safety and trust in filming intimate scenes.
Lawrence also shared light-hearted observations about Pattinson, noting that his relationship with Suki Waterhouse and general demeanor contributed to her comfort. “He is not pervy and very in love with Suki,” she remarked, emphasizing the contrast with the often uncomfortable and coercive behavior she has witnessed elsewhere.
These revelations have reignited discussions in Hollywood about gender-based power imbalances, consent, and the invisible penalties women face for asserting themselves professionally. Lawrence’s openness reinforces the growing discourse around workplace respect and safety for female actors, highlighting the urgent need for cultural change in the film industry.
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