Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has announced that she is pregnant with her first child with husband Cooke Maroney. The news was confirmed by a representative for Lawrence, who said in a statement that the couple is “overjoyed” to be starting a family.
Lawrence, 31, and Maroney, 37, tied the knot in 2019 in a star-studded ceremony attended by many of Lawrence’s celebrity friends, including Adele, Emma Stone, and Kris Jenner. The couple has kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, but Lawrence has spoken in the past about her desire to start a family.
“I definitely want to be a mother,” Lawrence told Vanity Fair in 2018. “I don’t know how soon that will happen, but that’s something I look forward to.”
The news of Lawrence’s pregnancy has been met with congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Reese Witherspoon, who co-starred with Lawrence in the 2014 film “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1,” tweeted, “So thrilled for you, Jen! Can’t wait to meet your little one!”
Lawrence, who won an Academy Award for her role in the 2012 film “Silver Linings Playbook,” has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since her breakout role in the 2010 indie film “Winter’s Bone.” She has since starred in a number of successful films, including “American Hustle,” “Joy,” and “Mother!”
In recent years, Lawrence has also been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and equality in Hollywood. She has been vocal about issues such as the gender pay gap and the lack of diversity in the film industry, and has used her platform to promote organizations such as Time’s Up and the ACLU.
It is unclear at this time how Lawrence’s pregnancy will impact her upcoming film projects. She is set to star in the Netflix film “Don’t Look Up” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as the biopic “Mob Girl” about mob informant Arlyne Brickman.
Fans and industry insiders alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on Lawrence’s pregnancy and the couple’s new addition to their family.
