Earning an Academy Award nomination at just 20 for the indie drama Winter's Bone in 2010, it was immediately clear that Jennifer Lawrence would become one of the defining actresses of her generation.
She soon proved herself as the ultimate action heroine, leading the multi-billion-pound Hunger Games franchise as Katniss Everdeen and starring as Mystique in the X-Men series. After taking home the Best Actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013, she won over critics and audiences alike.
Off-screen, her public persona has always bucked Hollywood tradition, defined by a sarcastic, deadpan wit. It is perhaps best encapsulated by her Instagram handle, @jlaw, alongside the cheeky bio: "jenniferlawrence was taken."
Yet like many superstars, she has navigated intense trials in the spotlight, and the 36-year-old recently opened up about a pivotal turning point in her early career that taught her the vital importance of speaking out on set. Now, as she takes on increasingly daring roles that involve nudity or intimate scenes, advocating for herself has become second nature…
Hollywood protocol
Under standard Hollywood protocol, filming nude or intimate scenes strictly requires a closed ...