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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Del Fabbro

Jennifer Lawrence makes Instagram debut with a stark warning for followers

  • Hollywood actor Jennifer Lawrence has created a public Instagram account under the handle @jlaw, rapidly attracting more than 1.8 million followers following her debut on the platform.
  • In her inaugural video post, the Oscar winner warned social media users that she would quit Instagram immediately if anyone leaves or even thinks a negative comment.
  • Reinforcing her message on her Instagram story, the 36-year-old star asked followers to be mindful, writing that aggressive comments could negatively affect 'the baby', clarifying that she was referring to herself.
  • Her arrival on the platform drew supportive messages from high-profile figures, including Emily in Paris star Lily Collins, Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg, and Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp.
  • The move follows previous candid comments from Lawrence regarding her public persona, having reflected on using a hyper personality as a defence mechanism to navigate global fame after her breakout role in Winter's Bone and Oscar win for Silver Linings Playbook .

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