Jennifer Lawrence is going to be a mother of two! The Oscar-winning "Hunger Games" star, 34, is expecting her second child with husband Cooke Maroney. A representative for Lawrence confirmed the news to Vogue.
The news was confirmed after the Oscar-winning actress was spotted on Saturday night in Los Angeles with a visible baby bump. Lawrence and Maroney are already parents to a son, Cy, who they welcomed in 2022.
The couple, who were married in 2019 at the Belcourt Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, have mostly kept their relationship out of the public eye. However, Lawrence has spoken about her husband in a few interviews, discussing how he encourages her to live a normal life and how he is the "greatest father in the entire world." She also opened up about choosing to take his last name, saying that the name "Jennifer Lawrence" was already taken from her.
Lawrence has also been open about her experiences with motherhood, both the joys and the challenges. She told Vogue that she felt "euphoric" after giving birth to Cy and that she felt like her "whole life had started over." She has also said that she has had to change her criteria for taking on new film projects because she doesn't want to be away from her child for too long.
Lawrence has continued to work steadily since becoming a mother, starring in the raunchy comedy "No Hard Feelings" which earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and executive producing two documentaries, "Zurawski v Texas" and "Bread & Roses."
While Lawrence and Maroney have not shared any information about the due date for their second child, they are sure to be thrilled to be expanding their family. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Motherhood and the Press
Lawrence has been outspoken about her desire to protect her child's privacy, explaining in a 2021 Vanity Fair interview that she doesn't want anyone to feel "welcome into their existence." She has also said that she is trying to be more relaxed about getting photographed because she doesn't want her son to inherit her anxiety and anger.
Finding a Balance
Lawrence has expressed how she finds a balance between being a mother and working. She revealed that she now asks herself if a project is worth being away from her child for half the day. When she is working, she explained that she feels a lot of guilt, but that her husband is a "great father" and helps her to manage the guilt.
Lawrence's Career Outside of Acting
Lawrence has been increasingly involved in film production, using her platform to shine a light on important social issues. She has executive produced two documentaries, "Zurawski v Texas" and "Bread & Roses."
A Passion for Social Justice
Both documentaries focus on important social justice issues. "Zurawski v Texas" looks at the impact of the state's strict anti-abortion laws, while "Bread & Roses" tells the story of Afghan women living under Taliban rule. Lawrence has said that she is passionate about using her platform to bring attention to these important issues and to empower women.
A New Chapter in Lawrence's Life
As Lawrence welcomes her second child, it's clear that she is embracing this new chapter in her life. She is a loving mother, a successful actress, and a passionate advocate for social justice. It will be exciting to see what she does next, both in her personal life and in her career.
