Jennifer Lawrence opens up about an aspect of filmmaking that often troubles actors, and her opinion is refreshingly candid.
During a live recording of Happy Sad Confused On the podcast, the Oscar winner shared why filming intimate scenes with someone you don’t know can be easier than doing the same with a close friend.
Lawrence explained that acting in close scenes with strangers is “preferable,” largely because it eliminates emotional discomfort.
He noted his experience working with Robert Pattinson in Die my lovecompared to kissing his old friend and Hunger Games co-star Josh Hutcherson in later films in the franchise.
The difference, he said, was surprising.
“Actually, it was easier that way because Rob and I didn’t know each other, which is better, you know?” Lorenzo said.
“As in Hunger GamesJosh Hutcherson and I would have to kiss and that’s like… Imagine. You know, it’s stranger and yes, it’s preferable to do it with a stranger.”
Lawrence and Pattinson filmed a scene together on their first day of filming. Die my lovea psychodrama directed by Lynne Ramsay that centers on a new mother struggling with psychosis.
Despite the vulnerability of the scene, Lawrence said the dynamic between her and Pattinson made the experience more comfortable.
Although the production employed an intimacy coordinator, Lawrence previously shared that she didn’t feel a huge need for one during filming.
Talking about the The Bodybuilders On the podcast, she emphasized how safe she felt with Pattinson on set.
“We didn’t have [an intimacy coordinator]or maybe we did, but we didn’t really… I felt very safe with Rob,” she said.
She went on to praise his professionalism, noting, “He is not a pervert and is very much in love with [partner] Suki Waterhouse.
According to Lawrence, their conversations mostly revolved around everyday life, including their children and relationships, which helped keep boundaries clear.
“There was never anything awkward like, ‘Do you think I like him?’” she added, explaining that awkwardness is often what makes intimacy coordinators essential.
Lawrence’s comments offer an honest look at how trust, context, and emotional distance can shape an actor’s comfort level on set, especially during some of the most vulnerable moments in front of the camera.
