Jennifer Lawrence has spoken about the pressures of online scrutiny in Hollywood, recalling how social media commentary may have influenced her involvement in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’.
In a recent appearance on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, the Oscar-winning actor said she was approached about the 2019 film but believes online criticism questioning her suitability to play Sharon Tate played a role in her not being cast. According to Lawrence, internet users claimed she was not “pretty enough” for the role, which ultimately went to Margot Robbie.
Lawrence suggested that the experience highlighted how online narratives can take on a life of their own, sometimes shaping perceptions within the industry. She also acknowledged that it remains unclear whether she was ever seriously considered for the part or whether the backlash simply became an enduring story attached to the casting process.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019, featured an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt and went on to earn more than $377 million worldwide. The film follows a fading television actor and his stunt double as they navigate a changing Hollywood in 1969, set against the backdrop of the Manson Family murders.
Sharon Tate, who was portrayed by Robbie, was a rising Hollywood star at the time of her death in 1969. She appeared in films including ‘Valley of the Dolls’ and ‘The Fearless Vampire Killers’ and remains an enduring cultural figure.
