Jennifer Lawrence says she is rude to fans to defend herself

The Hollywood star said she deliberately acts like an "a*******"
Defensive: Actress Jennifer Lawrence
Dave Benett
Emma Powell28 November 2017
The Weekender

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Jennifer Lawrence has revealed she acts like an “a*******” in a bid to avoid fan encounters.

The Oscar-winning actress said she rarely obliges when fans ask for selfies and often jokes that it is her ‘day off’.

Lawrence said feigning rudeness is the only way she is able to “defend” herself.

Speaking to Adam Sandler as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, she said: “Once I enter a public place I become incredibly rude I turn into a huge a******* and that’s my only way of defending myself.

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“Like see somebody walking towards my table and go [waves finger]. Or ‘can I have a selfie?’ and I’m like ‘no’. Sometimes I go ‘it’s Sunday I’m not working today’.”

Lawrence said despite being a huge star in Hollywood, she feels comedians have it harder.

Speaking about her friend Amy Schumer she said: “I don’t really have it that bad but one of my best friends is Amy Schumer.

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“I can take my dog to Central Park, but as soon as I meet her we’re f*****.”

Sandler said he isn’t quick to shut down fan interactions, joking that he sometimes invites them to eat with him.

“I sit them down, I feed them, I let them hang out with my kids,” he joked. “My life’s nearing the end. I want to meet as many people as I can.”

Lawrence previously opened up about her fear when approached by fans, saying she gets protective of her space.

Speaking to Vanity Fair she said: “You might think you know me, but when you approach me, you’re a total stranger to me and I’m scared.

“I get very protective of my space. It took me a long time to be able to do that. Privacy is a full-time job and I work very hard at it.”

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