Adele, Jennifer Lawrence (INSTAGRAM and IMDB)
In the glitzy world of Hollywood, wise advice can often come from the most unexpected sources. This time it was Adele, Grammy-winning icon who offered up some pearls of wisdom Jennifer Lawrence. In a retrospective interview with The New York Times, the Oscar-winning actress reflected on her career and revealed that she may have missed important advice from the famous singer.
A space odyssey that raised eyebrows
The film in question is the 2016 film Passengers, a sci-fi romantic thriller in which Lawrence starred alongside Chris Pratt. The film takes place on a colony ship in deep space, where two travelers wake up 90 years earlier, leading to a unique and complex situation.
Although Passengers managed to gross a significant $303.1 million at the box office, it was not a critical achievement. With just a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it was one of the top five worst-reviewed films of Jennifer Lawrence’s career on the site.
Good advice Adele
Jennifer Lawrence has candidly revealed that Adele advised her not to take on the role of Passengers. The singer remarked, “I feel like space movies are the new vampire movies,” to dissuade Lawrence from the project. Looking back, Jennifer Lawrence admitted that perhaps she should have taken Adele’s advice.
In his post-Hunger Games career, Passengers didn’t receive the plaudits Lawrence had hoped for. The actress recalled feeling the weight of her fans’ presence, causing her to question the choices she was making. She said: “I was like, ‘Oh no, you guys are here because I’m here, and I’m here because you’re here. Wait, who decided this was a good movie?”
Fan reaction and self-reflection
Fan reaction and critical reception, coupled with Adele’s warning, caused Jennifer Lawrence to reconsider her path in the film industry. This was probably her least favorite day on set because she knew she could have made a different decision.
Jennifer Lawrence shifted gears, taking on roles that better aligned with her aspirations and values. She starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix film Don’t Look Up alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and many others. Adele’s advice and Jennifer’s reflections provide a glimpse into the complex world of show business, where even the brightest stars seek advice and sometimes a fresh start.