Jennifer Lawrence Shares Postpartum Struggle Influencing New Film Role

Jennifer Lawrence has openly discussed how her challenging postpartum anxiety after the birth of her second child deeply influenced her portrayal of a new mother in the film Die, My Love. Speaking at the movie's premiere, she revealed that the intense anxiety and intrusive thoughts she experienced, such as fearing her baby was dead during sleep and worrying about her parenting, added emotional depth to her role. Lawrence emphasized that while personal experience isn't necessary to play a parent, her firsthand understanding of a child's needs helped her connect more authentically with her character. She also shared that treatment with the medication Zurzuvae significantly alleviated her postpartum depression symptoms. Die, My Love tells the story of a couple adjusting to rural life and the struggles of motherhood and marriage, releasing November 7, 2025. Lawrence's candidness sheds light on postpartum mental health challenges, helping to destigmatize the condition and encourage support for mothers facing similar issues.