In a surprisingly honest interview, Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence has opened up about the brutal side of Hollywood, revealing she once missed out on a major film role to Margot Robbie. The reason? Casting directors reckoned she wasn't "pretty enough" for the part.
The Rejection That Hurt
Whilst Lawrence didn't say which film it was, she admitted that being told she didn't have the right "look" was hard to take.
The Competition: Both actresses are massive global stars, but at the time, the production team was after a very specific look that they felt Robbie had down to a tee.
The Feedback: Lawrence joked that in Hollywood, "not pretty enough" usually just means you don't fit a very narrow, particular version of beauty that a director has in their head.
No Bad Blood
Despite the blunt rejection, Lawrence made it clear there's no "catfight" going on.
Mutual Respect: She sang Robbie's praises, calling her one of the most talented and "stunning" people in the industry.
The Reality of Acting: Lawrence pointed out that every actor has a "collection of knockbacks" and that losing roles—even to people as famous as the Barbie star—is just part and parcel of the job.
Why Fans Are Loving Her For This
The story has gone viral because it shines a light on a few important issues in the film world:
The Pressure on Women: Even a woman widely thought of as one of the most beautiful in the world gets criticised about how she looks.
Being Real: Fans have loved Lawrence's down-to-earth way of telling the story, finding it refreshing that she's willing to talk about being turned down.