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Jennifer Lawrence Says David O. Russell Didn’t Degrade Her, Notes He May Have Been Harder on Amy Adams

Her remarks on The New York Times' The Interview podcast reignited attention to prior on‑set accounts from the American Hustle shoot.

Overview

  • Lawrence said she never felt degraded or yelled at by Russell, describing his blunt feedback as helpful to her work.
  • Addressing Amy Adams’ past comments, Lawrence added, “Maybe he was harder on her than he was on me,” acknowledging different experiences.
  • Adams told British GQ in 2016 that she often ended up crying during American Hustle and described being “really just devastated on set.”
  • Christian Bale said in 2022 that he acted as a mediator between Adams and Russell during production on the film.
  • Coverage notes no new allegations or formal actions, with reports focusing on contrasting recollections and Lawrence’s perspective shared while promoting Die My Love.