Jennifer Lawrence made a powerful appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France on May 17. She was there for the premiere of her new movie, Die, My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay and co-starring Robert Pattinson. The film earned a 6 to 9-minute standing ovation, showing just how deeply it moved the audience.
In Die, My Love, Jennifer plays a mother struggling with postpartum depression. Her intense and emotional performance touched many viewers. The film is based on the 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz and explores a woman’s descent into psychosis after childbirth.
LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte also star in the film. Die, My Love is competing for the top prize at Cannes — the Palme d'Or.
Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson and the cast of "Die, My Love" at the top of #Cannes red carpet stairs. pic.twitter.com/S9GUyZr4PP
— Variety (@Variety) May 17, 2025
After the premiere, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson were seen at a special Dior dinner celebrating the film. Their appearance added a touch of star power to the already buzzing festival.
Elsewhere at the festival, Kristen Stewart made headlines with her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. Her film also received a 4-minute standing ovation. Kristen walked the red carpet in a stylish white short suit and baseball cap and gave a heartfelt speech after the screening.
Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, director Lynne Ramsey, LaKeith Stanfield and more at the "Die, My Love" world premiere at #Cannes. pic.twitter.com/GYNzmsEEpK
— Variety (@Variety) May 17, 2025
Actress Mariska Hargitay wowed the crowd with her elegant look at the red carpet event before the premiere of Die, My Love. Her presence added even more excitement to the glamorous night at the Palais des Festivals.