"I'm never going to starve myself for a part. I don't want little girls to be like, 'Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I'm going to skip dinner.' That's something I was really conscious of during training, when you're trying to get your body to look exactly right. I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong-not thin and underfed."

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Source: Jennifer Lawrence Weight: Actress Says In Hollywood She’s Obese, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2012.

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence is an acclaimed actress known for her roles in films like 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'The Hunger Games', celebrated for her authenticity and resilience.

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