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Jennifer Lawrence Reflects on Confusing 'Mother!' and Ex-Director

1/20/2025

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Jennifer Lawrence candidly revealed her confusion over the plot of her 2017 film Mother!, directed by her ex-boyfriend Darren Aronofsky, rating her understanding a mere four or five. She opened up about the complexities of dating the director during the film's promotion, a struggle that ultimately led to their split. Now happily married, she’s expecting her second child.

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Jennifer Lawrence candidly revealed her confusion over the plot of her 2017 film Mother!, directed by her ex-boyfriend Darren Aronofsky, rating her understanding a mere four or five. She opened up about the complexities of dating the director during the film's promotion, a struggle that ultimately led to their split. Now happily married, she’s expecting her second child.