Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child, as confirmed by a representative for the acclaimed actress. The announcement came to light when Lawrence was spotted dining in Los Angeles, showcasing her baby bump under a stylish La Ligne t-shirt and sweater.
Lawrence, who is married to art gallerist Cooke Maroney, shares a two-year-old son named Cy with her husband. The couple tied the knot in October 2019 in a lavish ceremony at the Belcourt mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.
This exciting news marks another significant moment in Lawrence’s rapidly evolving career. On October 25, she will be premiering a documentary titled Zurawski v Texas, which she executive produced alongside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The documentary addresses the consequences of stringent anti-abortion laws in Texas and will be shown in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Austin, and San Antonio. Director Maisie Crow emphasized the importance of making the film accessible in Texas, stating, “We felt it was critical to not only theatrically release the film in traditional markets like New York and Los Angeles but make it available during that window in locations across Texas to ensure Texans understand what these abortion bans mean in practice.”
In addition to its theatrical release, free screenings of the documentary will be organized in cities with abortion measures on the ballot this upcoming election day, including Charlotte and Phoenix.
Later in November, another documentary co-produced by Lawrence, titled Bread & Roses, will begin streaming on Apple TV+. This film focuses on the lives of Afghan women living under Taliban rule and features collaboration with Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
While Jennifer Lawrence has long been celebrated for her impressive acting career, which includes Oscar-winning performances in films like Silver Linings Playbook and blockbuster hits such as The Hunger Games, she is now carving out a new path behind the camera. Through her production company, Excellent Cadaver, she is focusing on documentaries that highlight women’s issues and broader social causes.
Lawrence’s shift towards documentary production was hinted at in her interview for Vogue’s October 2022 issue. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, she expressed her frustration with the political climate in the United States, stating, “I’ve tried to get over it and I really can’t. I can’t. I’m sorry I’m just unleashing, but I can’t fuck with people who aren’t political anymore. You live in the United States of America. You have to be political. It’s too dire. Politics are killing people.”
This personal and professional evolution for Lawrence reflects her commitment to using her platform to advocate for significant social issues, particularly those affecting women and families. As she embarks on this new chapter of motherhood and continues to produce impactful documentaries, her influence in both the entertainment industry and social advocacy is poised to grow even further.
