Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence, Rand Paul Among Time's 'Most Influential'

Joseph Lord — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:37:33 +0000

Time magazine has issued its 100 "most influential people in the world" with two Kentuckians on the list.

Let's Rush To Judgment: 'Catching Fire'

Linda Holmes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:28:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPnQw_Lqds

What You Didn't See At The Academy Awards

Mandalit del Barco — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:28:02 +0000

NPR's Sam Sanders and Mandalit del Barco were backstage at the Oscars on Sunday, covering the awards show. They sat in the press room, where winners go for interviews during and after the show.

Jennifer Lawrence Wins Academy Award for Best Actress

Joseph Lord — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:44:19 +0000

Jennifer Lawrence won the Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday night for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, making her the second-youngest winner in the category and the first Kentucky native to win an acting Oscar since George Clooney in 2006.

Jennifer Lawrence is the Favorite for Best Actress. But What Does That Mean?

Joseph Lord — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:45:16 +0000

Going into tonight's Academy Awards, Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence is the favorite to win Best Actress—but no shoo-in.

Lawrence, star of Silver Linings Playbook, would become the second-youngest Best Actress winner in history and the win would be another indicator—on top of the $408-million domestic gross for last year's Hunger Games, in which she also starred—that the 22-year-old is among Hollywood's elite.

Jennifer Lawrence on the Oscars, Talk Show Nerves and Persistent Paparazzi; The WFPL Interview

Joseph Lord — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:41:17 +0000

Calling Jennifer Lawrence a "Hollywood It Girl" doesn't come close to encapsulating what the Louisville native has become in her short career. "It Girl" implies an ingenue, untapped potential, an uncertain future. For a two-time Oscar nominee who also starred in a film that's grossed $408 million domestically, "It Girl" doesn't quite cut it—even if Lawrence is only 22.

SAG Award Goes to Jennifer Lawrence

Joseph Lord — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:04:07 +0000

Another award for J-Law.

Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence on Sunday night won the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a lead role from the Screen Actors Guild for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook.

Lawrence vied for the SAG Award against Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), Marion Cotillard (Rust and Bone), Helen Mirren (Hitchcock) and Naomi Watts (The Impossible).

Jennifer Lawrence Hosts 'Saturday Night Live'

Joseph Lord — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

With the Academy Awards campaign season in full swing (yes, non-Oscars buffs, there is such a thing), Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence hosted "Saturday Night Live" this week. Lawrence, an Oscar nominee and recent Golden Globe winner for Silver Linings Playbook, appeared in several segments. Here are a few highlights.

Hunger Games press conference:

Jennifer Lawrence Wins Golden Globe Award

Joseph Lord — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:08:32 +0000

Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe Award on Sunday night for her role in the film Silver Linings Playbook.

Lawrence, 22, won in the best actress in a comedy or musical category, beating out Emily Blunt (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen), Judi Dench (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Maggie Smith (Quartet as Jean Horton) and Meryl Streep (Hope Springs).

Jennifer Lawrence Nabs Second Academy Award Nomination

Joseph Lord — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:39:55 +0000

It's hard to argue that an actress has had a better past 12 months than Jennifer Lawrence.

On Thursday morning, the Louisville native was nominated for an Academy Award for best actress for her role in the dramedy Silver Linings Playbook.

It's her second nomination. In 2010, Lawrence was nominated for her role in the dark indie drama Winter's Bone.