The Oscar-winning actress, 35, admitted her past "extreme" statements were a mistake, acknowledging that celebrity voices "don't change votes" and that she "had no right to attack" the democratic choice of voters.
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After years as one of Hollywood's most outspoken proponents of progressive causes and a sharp critic of President Donald Trump, actress Jennifer Lawrence has made a stunning reversal, admitting she believes her past political rhetoric was a "mistake" that contributed to the nation's severe political divide.
Speaking on the New York Times-sponsored podcast "The Interview," Lawrence, 35, stated that the entertainment industry's constant political commentary is not only alienating audiences but is actively "ripping the unity of America apart."
Lawrence expressed deep regret for her public statements made during President Trump's first term.
"I don't know if I should even talk about politics anymore," Lawrence said, reflecting on the period. "Trump's first term was so intense, it made me feel like I was running around out of control."
She explained that she now believes the relentless political activism from celebrities has proven to be ineffective at best and harmful at worst.
"Over several elections, we’ve seen that the voice of a celebrity doesn't influence how voters cast their ballots," she stated. "So what am I doing? I’m just adding fuel to the fire that is burning America. We are too deeply divided."
Lawrence told the podcast she is now actively "re-orienting" her public persona, choosing to limit her political commentary out of fear of alienating her audience from her art.
"I am an artist, and I don't want viewers to boycott my film just because they don't agree with my political views," she said. "I want my work to bring emotion, not controversy. If I can't say something that helps cool down society or bring reconciliation, then I don't want to be part of the problem."
The Hunger Games star also acknowledged the toll that intense political speech has taken on the careers of her peers.
"It's painful to see actors who once had brilliant careers get boycotted by half the country just because they talked too much about politics," Lawrence said. "I feel very sorry for them and for the film industry."
In one of the interview's most notable moments, Lawrence acknowledged that President Trump's election was a democratic choice that she, as a public figure, should not have attacked.
"I regret what I said and did," she admitted. "His second term showed something different he did exactly what he said. We knew exactly [who he was] and still made the choice. That is the will of the people... I have no right to attack that choice."
Attributing her new perspective to maturity, Lawrence said she is now more cautious with her public platform. "I'm older now, and I'm more worried about every word I say. I don’t want to turn interviews into a collection of empty slogans. I just want to be honest and respect the audience."
Instead of using interviews or social media, Lawrence said she now intends to channel her perspectives through her work as a producer and actress.
"I'm trying to let the films speak for me," she explained. "The projects my company produces reflect the political landscape, but from a creative not divisive angle."
Her new film, Die My Love, is set for release on November 7. The film, which follows an isolated woman's descent into madness, is already being interpreted by critics as a "subtle allegory" for Hollywood's own isolation and disorientation in a deeply divided America.