At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Jennifer Lawrence opened up about the emotional challenges of postpartum depression while promoting her new film, Die My Love. Drawing from her personal experiences as a mother, Lawrence described the postpartum period as "extremely isolating," noting that it can make one feel "like an alien."
In Die My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay, Lawrence portrays Grace, a mother grappling with postpartum psychosis in rural Montana. The role resonated deeply with Lawrence, who was five months pregnant with her second child during filming. She shared that separating her real-life emotions from her character's was challenging, stating, "It was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what she would do. And it was just heartbreaking."
Lawrence emphasized that extreme anxiety and depression can be isolating regardless of one's environment, highlighting the universal nature of postpartum struggles. She also reflected on how motherhood has transformed her, saying, "Having children changes everything. It changes your whole life. It's brutal and incredible."
Her co-star, Robert Pattinson, who recently became a father, echoed her sentiments, discussing the complexities new parents face in their relationships. He remarked on the difficulty of understanding one's role post-parenthood, noting that his character struggles with the changes a new baby brings to a relationship.
Die My Love, based on Ariana Harwicz's 2017 novel, received critical acclaim at Cannes, with Lawrence's performance being particularly lauded. The film's raw portrayal of maternal mental health has sparked conversations about the realities of postpartum depression and the importance of support for new mothers.