Jennifer Lawrence Reveals How Her ‘Bad Postpartum’ Experience After 2nd Baby Helped Her Tackle Latest Movie Role (Exclusive)

Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Postpartum Experience

Jennifer Lawrence recently discussed how a challenging postpartum period following the birth of her second child influenced her approach to her latest film role in Die My Love. The 35-year-old actress spoke exclusively with PEOPLE at the movie's New York City premiere.

Drawing from Personal Experience for a Role

In Die My Love, Lawrence portrays a new mother grappling with the demands of parenthood. She revealed that her own struggles with postpartum anxiety after her second baby gave her deeper insight into the character.

“I didn't really end up having really bad postpartum [anxiety] until my second [baby],” Lawrence said. “I think that just added another layer.”

She added that although having children is not necessary to play a parent, knowing what a tiny person needs provided valuable perspective.

“Just having that information was helpful,” she explained.

Background on Her Family

Jennifer Lawrence shares two sons with her husband Cooke Maroney.
Their eldest, Cy, is 3 years old.
Their second son was born earlier in 2025.

Previously Shared Postpartum Struggles

Lawrence had earlier opened up about her postpartum anxiety in an interview with The New Yorker, describing profound fears she experienced as a new mother.

“I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead,” she told the publication.

Author's summary: Jennifer Lawrence candidly credits her difficult postpartum experience after her second baby for deepening her emotional insight while preparing for her role as a new mother in Die My Love.

People.com — 2025-11-04

Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Postpartum Experience

Drawing from Personal Experience for a Role

Background on Her Family

Previously Shared Postpartum Struggles

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