Jennifer Lawrence has been a part of some films with intricate plots, but not every project she has worked on is straightforward.
When her name is mentioned, you might instantly recall The Hunger Games and X-Men series.
However, not every film Lawrence stars in receives high praise. In fact, she once confessed to being baffled by one of her films despite her close relationship with the director.
The 2017 movie garnered poor reviews, leaving audiences puzzled by its narrative.
The film in question is Mother!, where Lawrence portrays a nameless mother whose life is disrupted by unwelcome guests in her home.
While the premise might suggest a compelling horror story, Mother! did not live up to those expectations.
Despite some people finding the movie lacking, the predominant reaction was confusion.
There were theories that Lawrence’s role symbolized Mother Earth, and the intruders were seen as humans depleting the Earth’s resources.
Regardless of the intended symbolism, the film didn’t resonate well with viewers.
Even Lawrence, who had a personal connection with the director Darren Aronofsky, was unclear about the movie’s plot.
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen inquired: “On a scale of one to totally confused, how much did you understand your film Mother!?”
Lawrence responded with laughter, promising to be candid in her reply.
Amidst her laughter, she confessed, “I’m going to be honest. Well, I was sleeping with the director, so I had the CliffNotes. So, five. Or four?”
Cohen was taken aback, commenting, “Four?! Wow OK, that’s not high.”
Lawrence and Aronofsky developed a relationship during the movie’s production, but it ended shortly after the film’s release.
Perhaps the film’s perplexing storyline played a part?
Lawrence later acknowledged that the project put a strain on their relationship.
In conversation with Adam Sandler, she explained: “Normally, I promote a movie, ask people to go see it, and then it’s just out of your hands.
“I normally just kind of let it go. Dating the director was different. We’d be on the [press] tour together, I’d come back to the hotel, and the last thing I want to talk about or think about is a movie.
“He comes back from the tour, and that’s all he wants to talk about and I get it. It’s his baby. He wrote it. He conceived it. He directed it.”