In a candid revelation, Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence described the emotional complexity she experienced while filming an intimate scene with Marvel star Chris Pratt for the 2016 sci-fi romance Passengers. As the first scene of this nature in her career, it brought significant anxiety for Lawrence, heightened by Pratt’s marital status at the time. Lawrence admitted to feeling an intense sense of guilt and vulnerability, prompting her to drink before filming to ease the discomfort. However, the decision to drink added layers of anxiety after filming concluded, as she recounted feeling overwhelmed by what she had done.

“What Have I Done?”: Jennifer Lawrence Admits to Guilt and Anxiety After Onscreen Romance with Marvel Star

"What Have I Done?": Jennifer Lawrence Admits to Guilt and Anxiety After Onscreen Romance with Marvel Star

Lawrence explained that portraying such a vulnerable moment on camera created inner conflict, sharing that she questioned the ethics of kissing a married man, even as part of her job. Despite her professionalism, the experience left her emotionally unsettled, and she sought reassurance from her mother, asking for validation that it was “okay” to perform the scene. This scene made her feel “the most vulnerable” she had ever been on a movie set, adding that the closed set and efforts from Pratt to ensure her comfort were essential during the filming​

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Both Lawrence and Pratt spoke publicly about maintaining professionalism and navigating the awkwardness on set. Pratt described his approach as aiming to “make the other person comfortable,” aligning with industry norms to reduce any unease around such scenes. Despite their professionalism, media speculation about an off-screen affair quickly followed the release of Passengers, fueled by Pratt’s separation from his then-wife Anna Faris in 2017, though both Lawrence and Pratt denied these rumors, affirming their professional friendship​

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The revelations from Lawrence highlight the emotional challenges actors can face while filming intimate scenes and how such experiences can leave lasting impressions, even for established professionals.