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The recent, divisive presidential election in America has seen more celebrities than ever speaking up about where their political allegiances lie. And while some say celebrities shouldn’t share their view points, Jennifer Lawrence disagrees.
The Passengers actress wrote an emotional op-ed for Vice in the days after Donald Trump’s election, trying to provide some guidance to women, minorities, and anyone who felt lost or scared in the wake of Trump’s shock win. She urged readers to “think strongly and clearly about what to do next because we cannot change the past.”
“Do not let this defeat you – let this enrage you!” she wrote. “Let it motivate you! Let this be the fire you didn’t have before.”
In a new interview on Good Morning America this week, Lawrence clarified her comments.
“I didn’t mean to speak to only people who voted for Hillary [Clinton],” she told anchor Michael Strahan. “I meant to just speak to the divide. For any presidential candidate, being very extreme is scary, left or right.”
The Hunger Games star explained that she felt a responsibility to be a beacon for the hordes of young, female fans she’s accumulated from portraying heroine Katniss Everdeen.
“When the election happened, I couldn’t help but think of those girls who are 18,” she said. “I completely understand when people say, ‘Just shut up and act.’ But for me there are times where I feel a real need to speak to those girls.”
Jennifer is on the promotional trail for sci-fi meets rom-com Passengers in which she stars opposite Chris Pratt. It hits Australian cinemas on January 1.
