Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most esteemed actresses of her generation, and in Adam McKay's
new comedy "Don't Look Up," she reminds audiences why she's such a celebrated talent.
Lawrence stars in the film as Kate Dibiasky, a PhD candidate in astronomy who stumbles
upon the discovery of a lifetime -- a comet the size of Mount Everest that's heading straight
for Earth.
Lawrence has a transformative new look for the pic, with stark bangs and bright red locks,
as well as a pair of nose rings.
Even her accessory game is completely true to her character, including a pair of rings
that form a mini-constellation on her finger.
After consulting with a real-life astronomer at NASA, Lawrence decided she wanted to give
the character a fierce, take-notice type of exterior.
And what results is a look that's just as loud and unique as Kate is, a perfect compliment
to her personality.
"You're under arrest for breach of national security secrets."
"Jesus Christ, you could have just called me."
Even though the character's signature look is like nothing we've ever seen on the actress
before, she completely pulls it off.
Of course, this isn't the first time the actress has nailed a new look in her film career.
Here's a look at Jennifer Lawrence's incredible film transformations over the years.
"Hi, I'm Talia.
Harold sent me to help with your wardrobe."
"Oh, I'm not wearing that."
When Lawrence first introduced herself to the watching world -- from her earliest roles
in a "Super Sweet 16" promo for MTV and a guest stint on "Monk" to her first series
role as Lauren Pearson on "The Bill Engvall Show" -- the actress stuck to her natural
look.
Her flowing blonde hair and radiant natural complexion were on full display early in her
career, even as she began to break into the mainstream, as with her Academy Award-nominated
work in "Winter's Bone," which featured her as a rugged young lady who fights for her
family's survival in the Ozarks.
"I'm a Dolly, bread and buttered, and that's how I know dad's dead."
However, Lawrence soon proved that not only could she take on a new look, she could still
shine through a head-to-toe transformation.
Her turn as Raven, aka Mystique, in the "X-Men" prequel series required her to be drenched
in blue prosthetics and detailed makeup, sport a slicked red wig, and wear yellow contact
lenses to become the iconic mutant.
"How's that for a magic trick?"
Even though she was virtually unrecognizable whenever she had this intricate full-body
costume on, Lawrence completely made the role her own in each film in the series.
"You used to be a better shot."
"Trust me, I still am."
After her first trip to franchise land, Lawrence's star power continued to rise when she nabbed
the leading role of Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games."
Not only did the part require her to get very comfortable with a bow and arrow, but she
also had to seriously change up her look to fit the role.
"Thank you for your consideration."
To become Katniss Everdeen, Lawrence's hairstyle took on a darker hue and was styled into the
delicate plaits that are so often described in Suzanne Collins' books.
Over the course of the story, Lawrence was outfitted with even more elaborate fashions
of the dystopian future.
Whether she was wearing her mother's tattered blue dress or spinning around in an outfit
that literally turned to flames, Lawrence always brought the same ferocity and determination
that made Katniss the face of a revolution.
In the years since she became a household name, Lawrence has continued to adapt her
look to fit the mold of her cinematic characters – sometimes in surprising ways.
"Hey!"
"Whoa, hey.
What the hell?"
In her Academy Award-winning role as Tiffany in "Silver Linings Playbook," for instance,
she sported dark hair and thick eyeliner, along with a funereal black style to represent
her constant state of mourning over a deeply personal loss.
Then, in "American Hustle," she oozed with confidence as the feisty, fast talking Rosalyn
Rosenfield.
"Bring something into this house that's going to take all the nutrition out of our food
and then light our house on fire?
Thank God for me."
Even when her character was having a meltdown in dish gloves and a disheveled updo, she
never missed a beat.
Lawrence also stunned with vintage waves and '30s fashions in the period film "Serena,"
then made a total pivot for her dizzyingly disturbing performance in Darren Aronofsky's
gut-wrenching drama "Mother!"
She immediately followed that film with a return to high fashion and a sweeping array
of different looks for her portrayal of a Russian spy in "Red Sparrow."
Put simply, there's no appearance that's off limits for Lawrence.
She can clearly embrace change and consistently showcases incredible range on-screen, something
she proves yet again with her dynamic performance in "Don't Look Up."
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