Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has publicly expressed remorse for a blunt comment she made about reality television star Kourtney Kardashian last year. The Hollywood icon admitted she sometimes cannot believe what emerges from her own mouth during a candid conversation on Amy Poehler's podcast, Good Hang.
Podcast Confession and Viral Quote
During the podcast episode released on Tuesday, the 35-year-old star reflected on her past statements with evident regret. "I see my quotes, and they're insane," Lawrence confessed to Poehler. "Like, 'Jennifer Lawrence calls Kourtney Kardashian annoying.'" This frank admission highlights the actress's awareness of how her unfiltered remarks can circulate widely in media reports.
Origins of the Controversial Remark
The contentious comment originated during a Vanity Fair lie detector test session in November, where Lawrence participated alongside her Die My Love co-star Robert Pattinson. When questioned about her favourite Kardashian family member, Lawrence initially hesitated before declaring Khloe Kardashian as her preference.
Pattinson then inquired about Kourtney specifically, prompting Lawrence's now-regretted outburst: "Kourtney is more annoying than ever. She drives me nuts." The actress elaborated that her irritation stemmed from what she perceived as Kardashian's tendency to make unnecessary announcements about personal decisions.
Explaining Her Perspective
"Because everything has to be an announcement," Lawrence explained during the test. "It's like, you know, 'I'm not going to wear outfits anymore.' Like, just wear whatever you want. Don't make an announcement about it." She continued with another example: "Or like, 'I don't have a TV in my room.' Like, just don't watch TV. Stop announcing it. Just shhh!"
Recent Kardashian Family Connections
This expression of regret arrives shortly after Lawrence was photographed socialising with Kourtney's half-sister, Kylie Jenner, at the Golden Globe Awards on January 11. Their connection reportedly stems from Lawrence's friendship with Jenner's boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, with whom she co-starred in the 2021 film Don't Look Up.
Furthermore, Lawrence maintains a friendship with Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan and a renowned cosmetics mogul. These relationships add complexity to her public criticism of a family member.
Longstanding Reality Television Fandom
Despite her critical remarks, Lawrence has consistently identified as an avid viewer of Kardashian programming. During promotion for her 2017 horror mystery film Mother!, she revealed to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that she turned to the show for emotional support during particularly challenging filming moments.
"I got to such a low point in this film, and going into such a dark place that I eventually had to bring the Kardashians in," Lawrence explained, clarifying she meant through viewing rather than personal visitation. She described creating a private tent with Kardashian footage and personal notes to maintain her mental wellbeing during intense scenes.
Continued Reality Television Engagement
Lawrence's fascination with reality television extends beyond the Kardashians. In 2024, she enthusiastically praised The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, calling its finale "the best finale I have ever seen on reality TV" and admitting she was so engrossed she "didn't even text" throughout.
Her appreciation for the genre has even influenced her professional projects, with Variety reporting in 2024 that Lawrence signed to star in a Real Housewives-inspired murder mystery film for Apple Original Films and A24.
This episode illustrates the complex relationship between Hollywood celebrities and reality television personalities, where public criticism can create awkward dynamics within interconnected social circles. Lawrence's candid regret demonstrates how even A-list actors must navigate the consequences of their spontaneous remarks in today's media landscape.
