Jennifer Lawrence Accidentally Takes Ambien, Annoys Hunger Games Costar
In a candid discussion, actress Jennifer Lawrence shared her amusing yet challenging experiences from the set of her films. While speaking with her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, she recounted how her on-set blunders led to some unforgettable moments.
Jennifer Lawrence’s On-Set Mishaps
During a segment of CNN and Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Lawrence opened up about her struggles with sleep and medication. She described an incident while filming “Red Sparrow,” where she mistakenly took Adderall instead of a sleeping pill. This mistake resulted in a sleepless night, causing her to panic and take hot showers to cope.
From Panic to Performance
Lawrence emphasized the importance of sleep for her performance, stating, “I am not somebody who can function without sleep.” This particular mishap made it difficult for her to deliver a line that required her to say “Senate Armed Services Committee” in a Russian accent.
Hunger Games Blunder
Lawrence recounted another humorous anecdote from her time on “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” She admitted to accidentally taking an Ambien in the morning, believing it was a different medication. This led to an entertaining but challenging situation during a dance scene with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- Film Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
- Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Situation: Took Ambien by mistake
- Effect: Hallucinations during filming
These experiences highlight the pressures actors face on set, particularly regarding sleep and medication. Despite the challenges, Lawrence appears to find humor in her past mistakes, showing a resilient attitude toward her craft.
