Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence has shared intimate details about her life as a mother and wife, offering a glimpse into how she balances her high-profile career with family responsibilities. The actress, who has a son named Cy and welcomed a second baby last year with husband Cooke Maroney, describes herself primarily as a stay-at-home mom despite her successful film career.
A Quiet Life Between Film Projects
Speaking candidly on the 'Smartless' podcast, Lawrence explained her current lifestyle. She identifies strongly as a stay-at-home mother, though she acknowledges her professional work. The actress revealed that her busy periods are limited to specific times during film production and promotion.
"That's me. I identify as a stay-at-home mom. But I am obviously working," Lawrence stated during the podcast conversation. "I'm not used to being busy like this. I normally have busy periods of about three months while I'm filming, but even during filming, it feels calm because there's nothing else to do. I just go to work, do my job, come home, sleep, and repeat."
The Hectic Promotion Schedule
The actress noted that the most demanding part of her work comes during the two-week promotional tours for her movies. "Then, like, two weeks while you promote - it is hectic," she explained. However, Lawrence has established firm boundaries around these promotional activities.
She refuses to conduct interviews after 9 PM because she prefers to be in bed by that time. "Oh. I'm in bed. Kindle is lit until like 9:15. And then I don't even have, like, Kindle light on normally by 9:15," Lawrence shared about her evening routine.
Prioritizing Family Over Social Events
Lawrence's commitment to her family extends to her social life as well. During the recent Christmas period, she turned down a party invitation because it started too late in the evening. The actress explained that she had no desire to be hungover around her young children.
"You can't be hungover with a nine-month-old. Even a three-year-old is just not an option," Lawrence stated emphatically. This decision reflects her prioritization of parenting responsibilities over social engagements.
Marriage Dynamics with Opposite Personalities
The 35-year-old actress opened up about her marriage to Cooke Maroney, describing how they maintain their relationship despite having opposite personalities. Lawrence revealed that she and her husband have discovered the secret to keeping their marriage "alive" through adaptation and understanding.
"I married somebody who is the opposite of me. He is so organised. He's an anchor," Lawrence explained. "Everything is ordered. I have to keep the closet doors closed, and I have the little jobs that I work really hard to do... I get it now, I get it."
Strict Family Schedule and Personal Challenges
The couple maintains a very structured routine for their children. "[The kids are] on a very strict schedule. You know, it's like breakfast: 7:30," Lawrence shared. She acknowledged that her husband excels at maintaining this schedule while she has learned to adapt.
"He's good at keeping it. But we've learned to keep our marriage alive, I have a 15-minute wiggle room," the actress revealed about their compromise system.
Lawrence also discussed her personal challenges with time management, citing attention deficit disorder (ADD) as a contributing factor. "I think I should go to, like, occupational therapy for that," she admitted about her struggles with tight timing and organization.
Through these revelations, Jennifer Lawrence presents a relatable picture of a Hollywood star navigating the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and career with honesty and self-awareness.
