“I was convinced I had an ulcer”: Jennifer Lawrence Was Worried About Her Life While Filming Hunger Games That Thankfully Didn’t Turn Out to Be Serious
Jennifer Lawrence is one of those actors in Hollywood who has never shied away from speaking her mind on anything. The Hunger Games actor has been a part of critically acclaimed projects like Silver Linings Playbook, Mother, and American Hustle. With a net worth of $160 million, the American actor is one of the most bankable actors in the entertainment industry.
During an interview with a famous media outlet, Jennifer Lawrence spoke about her bad health condition which led to a panic attack during the press tour of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Jennifer Lawrence Suffered Severe Abdominal Pain During The Press Tour Of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The X-Men star, Jennifer Lawrence, appeared for an interview with the reputed entertainment outlet Marie Claire in 2014. From talking about her long-distance relationship with her then-boyfriend and X-Men co-star Nicholas Hoult to tripping during the Academy Awards- Jennifer Lawrence spoke about almost everything. The Passengers actor also recalled suffering from severe abdominal pain which led to a panic attack during the press tour for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Jennifer Lawrence mentioned-
“I was so freaked out, I called my publicist crying. I had to cancel Chelsea Handler. I was terrified to get on a plane to New York because I was convinced I had an ulcer that was bleeding. I went to the hospital.”
She further added-
“There was a bit of blood in my stomach, but they said it was nothing to worry about. I was like, ‘Really? Because I’m pretty worried!'”
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the second chapter of the adventure drama franchise. The movie went on to amass a staggering box office collection of $865 million against a budget of $130–140 million. The Jennifer Lawrence-led project was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2013.
Jennifer Lawrence On How The Hunger Games Series Has Inspired Her Young Fans
The Hunger Games series has played a very significant role in the illustrious acting career of Jennifer Lawrence. It is next to impossible to imagine someone else in the shoes of Katniss Everdeen except for Lawrence. During an interview with the entertainment outlet Variety in 2022, the actor appeared with Viola Davis. While talking about The Hunger Games series, Jennifer Lawrence spoke about her character and even pointed out how it has inspired her young fans across the world. She said-
“In Hunger Games, it was an awesome responsibility. Those books were huge, and I knew that the audience was children. Along with me being young and growing and not able to be on a diet, I don’t know if I want all of the girls who are going to dress up as Katniss to feel like they can’t because they’re not a certain weight. And I can’t let that seep into my brain either.”
Lawrence had rejected the proposal to undergo a rigorous diet for the character of Katniss Everdeen. Her decision made headlines and according to the actor, her refusal was a result of her deep understanding of the impact of characters like Katniss Everdeen can have on young minds.
Despite her refusal, Jennifer Lawrence was the perfect choice for the role of Katniss Everdeen. Her rejection of unrealistic expectations and her characters’ genuineness struck a chord with the audience, which eventually led to the massive success of The Hunger Games series.
