Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently shared the difficulties she encountered while filming n^de scenes for her latest movie, Red Sparrow.

During a recent interview, Lawrence expressed that committing to the film was daunting as she knew she would be required to partake in fully exposed s**ual scenes.

The decision weighed heavily on her following a previous incident where private photos were unlawfully accessed from her phone and shared online.

Speaking on the Today show in Australia, Lawrence disclosed, “It was really scary to say yes to the [Red Sparrow] movie because I knew the only way to tell the story is if I agreed to really do the scenes and go full Monty.”

She went on to describe the inner turmoil she experienced, confessing, “It took a while to say yes – and the night before I didn’t sleep at all and I was obviously really nervous because it is the actual nightmare of standing in front of a classroom n^ked.”

However, post-scene completion, Lawrence felt empowered, highlighting the transformative effect the experience had on her.

Reflecting on her distressing encounter with photo hacking in 2014, Lawrence emphasized how reclaiming her autonomy through these scenes felt like regaining something that was wrongfully taken from her.

In an interview with 60 Minutes, Lawrence delved into the emotional significance behind her decision, expressing, “I realised that there was a difference between consent and not and I showed up for the first day and I did it and I felt empowered.

I feel like something that was taken from me I got back and am using in my art.”

Further disclosing her struggles with body image and privacy, Lawrence acknowledged a period where she grappled with being objectified and shied away from showcasing her physical form.

The actress, now 27, candidly admitted that the violation she endured from the hacking incident left her feeling vulnerable and exposed.

In a poignant reflection on the invasion of her privacy, Lawrence lamented, “When the hacking thing happened, it was so unbelievably violating that you can’t even put it into words.”

She narrated the profound impact the breach had on her sense of self, articulating the challenge of coping with the fallout and the constant threat of intimate images being circulated without her consent.

Lawrence’s journey toward healing and self-acceptance has been a gradual process, marked by a conscious effort to reclaim her agency and artistic expression.

As Red Sparrow hits theaters this week, Lawrence’s resilience in the face of adversity serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft and personal growth.