Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Lawrence and the Drama Actress Roundtable
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- This year’s Oscar frontrunners’ films share overlapping themes such as the darker sides of motherhood, grief, and complicated parental relationships, with notable performances by Jennifer Lawrence, Jessie Buckley, Amanda Seyfried, Cynthia Erivo, Renate Reinsve, and Laura Dern.
- The actresses discussed their deeply personal connections to their roles, the challenges of promoting their films, and the unique preparation processes, including improvisation, workshops, and intimate bonding with co-stars.
- They reflected on gaining autonomy in their careers, the importance of long-term collaborations with directors, and the difficulty of finding films centered on women rather than just featuring women.
- The conversation highlighted the emotional toll of portraying intense experiences like grief and postpartum struggles, and how the actors
