Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress and producer, born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, Kentucky. She gained prominence for her roles in both action film franchises and independent dramas. Lawrence's breakthrough came with her performance in "Winter's Bone" (2010), which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She is best known for her roles as Mystique in the "X-Men" series and Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" series, which made her one of the highest-grossing action heroines. Lawrence won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) and has received numerous accolades for her performances in films like "American Hustle" (2013) and "Joy" (2015).