Jennifer Lawrence's Cannes Revelation: Postpartum Depression and Motherhood

Cannes 2025: Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Postpartum Depression and Motherhood. At the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, actress Jennifer Lawrence offered a raw and honest account of her personal experiences with postpartum depression, revealing how these experiences resonated with her role in the film "Die My Love." Lawrence shared that she was four and a half months pregnant while filming, stating, “I had great hormones—I was feeling great, which is really kind of the only way I would be able to dip into these visceral emotions.” Her vulnerability and honesty about the challenges of motherhood and identity crisis have struck a chord with audiences. The film's exploration of postpartum depression is a timely and important topic that deserves wider discussion. Lawrence's candid remarks underscore the importance of open conversations surrounding postpartum mental health and the complexities of motherhood.