The world's highest-paid actress in 2015 and 2016, her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide to date.

She appeared in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013 and the Forbes Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2016.

During her childhood, Lawrence performed in church plays and school musical

At age fourteen, she was spotted by a talent scout while vacationing in New York City with her family

She moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career with guest roles on television.

Her first major role was as a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009)

Lawrence received various accolades for her three collaborations with filmmaker David O. Russell

Her performance as a troubled young widow in the romance film Silver Linings Playbook (2012) won her the Academy Award for Best Actress

She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing an unpredictable wife in the black comedy American Hustle (2013)