Jennifer Lawrence drops hints as to why she has been emotional lately

Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Her Recent Emotions

The 35-year-old Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where she unexpectedly burst into tears, leaving Fallon visibly uncomfortable. In a new cover story for W Magazine's The Art Issue, she shared insights into why she has been so emotional lately.

Reflections on Motherhood and Career

Lawrence, known for her role in The Hunger Games, spoke candidly about motherhood while filming the comedic thriller Die My Love. She is a mother to her son Cy, aged three, and another son born in March this year, with her husband Cooke Maroney.

She described the strong bond she felt with Cy after his birth and the challenges of returning to work as a mother, acknowledging the difficulty in balancing her career with parenthood. Lawrence expressed:

“The world wasn't designed around that relationship.”
“Suddenly, you're like, Wait, how am I supposed to go back to work? Get on an airplane and fly away from my baby? Like, what are you talking about? Everything looks different after that.”

Life Changes After Motherhood

Her statements highlight the profound shift motherhood brought to her perspective, affecting both her professional and personal life.

Author's Summary

Jennifer Lawrence shares heartfelt reflections on the emotional impact of motherhood and the challenges of balancing a demanding career with being a present parent.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-07