In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jennifer Lawrence says her parents have no problem with white supremacy and the Nazis.
By Micheleen Martin | Published
According to Jennifer Lawrence, her parents didn’t have many problems with the Nazis. Although the interview dates back to December when the actress was promoting the Adam McKay satire Don’t look up, her interview with Vanity Fair has resurfaced for some reason, with particular attention paid to what the star said about the ideological differences between her and her parents. Specifically, Lawrence expressed shock that she disagreed with her parents on things like “white supremacy” and “Nazis being the bad guys.”
The publication asked the actress – given that she was raised by “conservative Kentucky parents” – whether or not her family had forgiven her for her liberal leanings. Jennifer Lawrence said she didn’t know. When asked if she had forgiven “her roots”, that’s when she opened up about her parents’ alleged beliefs.
“No, there have been certain things, under the Trump presidency, there are certain things that have happened over the last five years that are unforgivable,” Jennifer Lawrence replied. “And it was wild. It’s crazy to disagree about things you thought you never would… there’s no way we’re going to disagree on that in 2021.”
“White supremacy. Attack on the Capitol. Nazis being the bad guys. Or just plain science.
Unfortunately, in more recent interviews, it’s become clear that the rift between Jennifer Lawrence and her parents hasn’t improved. In September, the subject came up in her interview with Vogue, and the actress was described as needing a break from time to time because she felt understandably emotional about the subject. She told her interlocutor that she had “tried to recover” and that she had failed.
“I’ve worked so hard over the past five years to forgive my dad and my family and try to understand,” Jennifer Lawrence said. “It’s different. The information they get is different. Their life is different.
“I don’t mean to disparage my family, but I know a lot of people are in a similar situation with their families,” Jennifer Lawrence continued. “How can you raise a girl from birth and believe she doesn’t deserve equality? How?”
It may be hard to imagine that this is the same Jennifer Lawrence who was so embarrassed by her mother and father’s passion for her – as The Hollywood Reporter noted at the time – for her. Silver Linings Playbook lead actress wins the 2013 SAG Awards.
Perhaps it’s because the votes for the 2022 midterm elections are still being counted that a story about Jennifer Lawrence splitting up with her family has suddenly become more relevant. Things look no less divided than they were in 2016, with no signs of that changing anytime soon.
Jennifer Lawrence’s latest film project appears to be at least a little politically charged. In Apple TV+ Pavementshe plays a soldier sent home to the United States after suffering a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan. Pavement was critically embraced, starring Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry (Godzilla vs. Kong) distinguished for their performance.