Jennifer Lawrence finally joins Instagram after years away from social media
After years of keeping her distance from public social media, Jennifer Lawrence has launched her verified Instagram account @jlaw. The Oscar-winning actress makes her debut with humor and a simple request to her followers: to remain kind.
Jennifer Lawrence officially joined Instagram this week with a verified account under the handle @jlaw, turning a page after years of avoiding a public presence on social media. The 36-year-old American actress made her debut with a video posted on September 10, in which she humorously announces her intention to test the platform in her own way.
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Speaking directly to the camera without any elaborate staging, the star of Hunger Games warns that she won’t stick around if the atmosphere turns aggressive. She jokes about her intolerance for negative comments and continues the humor in her Stories, asking users to be gentle with “the baby” — a quirky way of referring to herself.
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Her arrival also comes with another nod: Jennifer Lawrence was unable to use her full name as her username, as it was already taken on Instagram. She opted for @jlaw and humorously addresses this in her biography. Her profile picture, showing her in the midst of hair preparation with a drink in hand, sets a deliberately spontaneous tone for the account.
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This entry into Instagram contrasts with the caution she has displayed until now. Jennifer Lawrence previously explained that she would browse social media without truly participating, mainly to avoid the pressure, hostile reactions, and constant exposure that accompany the digital lives of celebrities.
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The opening of her account quickly drew reactions from her professional circle. Several personalities, including actresses Zoey Deutch and Eve Hewson, welcomed her arrival. For fans, the interest also lies in the fact that the actress now has a directly identifiable public space, after years of unofficial profiles circulating in her name.
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Jennifer Lawrence joins Instagram at a time of heightened media visibility. Just days earlier, she was in Paris at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, where she participated in the presentation of the LVMH Prize for young fashion designers alongside Priyanka Chopra.
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Her first video message so far confirms a very personal and light presence: a verified account, a username chosen by default, and an initial message entirely focused on the kindness she expects from her new followers.
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