She made her film debut with a supporting role in the drama Garden Party (2008), and had her breakthrough playing a poverty-stricken teenager in the independent mystery drama Winter's Bone (2010). Her first major role was as a main cast member on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009). She moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career with guest roles on television. At age fourteen, she was spotted by a talent scout while vacationing in New York City with her family. She appeared in Time 's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013 and the Forbes Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2016.ĭuring her childhood, Lawrence performed in church plays and school musicals. The world's highest-paid actress in 20, her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide to date. Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress.