Motherhood's Realities: A Star's Journey

The Cannes Film Festival of 2025 was the stage for a candid conversation about motherhood. The star of the upcoming thriller "Die, My Love" shared her personal experiences with motherhood. The film features Lawrence as Grace, a mother grappling with psychosis following postpartum depression. She stars alongside Robert Pattinson, who plays her husband, Jackson. The film's director, Lynne Ramsay, chose to set the story in Montana, a place far from the comforts of community and familiar faces. This isolation mirrors the feelings of extreme anxiety and depression, which can make one feel like an outsider, even among loved ones. Lawrence, who has two children with her husband, Cooke Maroney, opened up about the challenges of motherhood. She revealed that the experience of having children had a profound impact on her life and her work as an actress. Lawrence was five months pregnant with her second child while filming "Die, My Love. "She believes that this experience helped her connect deeply with her character. Lawrence acknowledged that motherhood is a mix of brutal and incredible experiences. It influences every decision, from work to personal life. She also noted that having children had made her more emotionally sensitive, which she believes is beneficial for her acting career. Pattinson, who became a father last year, shared his own struggles with the changes that parenthood brings to a relationship. He described the fear that many new parents face: the uncertainty of their role in the relationship after a child is born. He compared it to an intruder entering the relationship, disrupting the dynamic that existed before. The film, based on a 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz, also stars LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte. It received a nine-minute standing ovation at its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film's success at Cannes highlights the powerful performances and the raw, emotional storytelling that resonated with the audience. Lawrence also shared a lighter moment from the filming process. She revealed that the most awkward day on set was when they had to film a sex scene. The director, Lynne Ramsay, had shown them a scene from another film to prepare them for the intensity of the scene. Lawrence and Pattinson had to film the scene naked, which added to the challenge. The conversation at Cannes provided a glimpse into the personal experiences of these actors. It also highlighted the emotional depth that they brought to their roles in "Die, My Love. "The film's success at Cannes is a testament to the powerful storytelling and the actors' ability to connect with the audience on a deep emotional level.