Jennifer Lawrence on Directing Styles: Women Directors Tend Not to Over-Direct, Some Men Feel Constantly in Control
Jennifer Lawrence recently opened up about the differences she notices when working with female directors versus male directors, sharing her observations in a post-screening Q&A for Die My Love. In a conversation with Vulture, she described a noticeable shift in on-set dynamics when collaboration involves women behind the camera. Die My Love was directed by Lynne Ramsay, a prominent female filmmaker, and Lawrence has worked with other women directors throughout her career, including Debra Granik on Winter's Bone and Jodie Foster on The Beaver. She suggested that women directors tend to avoid over-directing, while some male directors feel the need to constantly assert control on set. The remarks illuminate broader conversations about creative autonomy, leadership styles, and gender dynamics in Hollywood, highlighting how collaboration with diverse directors can shape performances and storytelling. The discussion invites both actors and filmmakers to consider empowering, inclusive approaches that value different perspectives in filmmaking and production.