Jennifer Lawrence responds to claims she's not 'educated' enough as her Taliban documentary sparks uproar
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jennifer Lawrence has never shied away from controversy, and her latest project, 'Bread and Roses', an Apple TV+ documentary about the Taliban's mistreatment of women, is no exception.
Addressing the backlash, Lawrence dismissed the negativity, citing her years of experience dealing with online trolls.
Jennifer Lawrence says 'it's not political, it’s people’s lives' in documentary's defense
"I did a 60 Minutes interview once where I explained that I dropped out of middle school, so I technically am not educated," she shared on the November 19 episode of 'CBS Mornings'.
"A common one with this [documentary] is, ‘Why is someone without an education trying to talk about politics?’ To that I say, it’s not political, it’s people’s lives. It’s political in the sense that you should push your congresspeople and you should get involved to make our government more accountable. I don’t find it political."
While critics reportedly questioned her qualifications, Lawrence was quick to highlight her expertise.
"I am educated in filmmaking. I am educated in telling stories," the Oscar-winning actress asserted.
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai risk it all to expose Taliban's atrocities
Despite her confidence in her craft, Jennifer Lawrence, who is the producer of the film alongside executive producer, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, revealed that her loved ones initially hesitated about her involvement in the project—not because of her skills, but due to safety concerns.
"It’s dangerous. Of course, it is," she admitted about working on the documentary. "But there are 20 million women whose lives are in danger."
Her motivation was clear. "My first reaction to the idea of the documentary was to do what the Taliban did not want us to do, which was to give access and facilities to the people on the ground to capture what was happening in real-time," Lawrence said.
The actress, also shed light on the severe restrictions Afghan women face under the Taliban’s rule, from being barred from listening to music to being prohibited from dining at restaurants.
Reflecting on her freedoms, she confessed, "I can’t imagine living without the freedom I have to make my own decisions."
Jennifer Lawrence balances bold documentary work amid baby No 2 with Cooke Maroney
While working on 'Bread and Roses', Jennifer Lawrence is navigating an exciting chapter in her personal life—her second pregnancy.
The actress and her husband, art dealer Cooke Maroney, already share a 2-year-old son, Cy, and are eagerly anticipating their growing family.
"Jennifer would, of course, be very happy with two boys. She loves the idea of brothers bonding," an insider revealed to OK! Magazine.
"But she’s been dreaming of having a girl. Jennifer just loves being a mom."
Lawrence has spoken candidly about the transformative power of motherhood. "My heart has stretched to a capacity that I didn’t know about," she previously revealed.
She added, "I include my husband in that. And then they’re both just, like, out there – walking around, crossing streets."
Wedding bells officially rang for Lawrence and Maroney on October 19, 2019, who jetted off to Newport, Rhode Island for their lavish wedding at The Belcourt.
