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Jennifer Lawrence stars as Joy Mangano, the creator of the Miracle Mop, in the comic drama Joy. Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox hide caption

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Jennifer Lawrence Looks Back On A Career-Changing 'Yes-Or-No Question'

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December 21, 2015 • Lawrence got her big break as Katniss in the Hunger Games series. She says concerns about the price of fame made her hesitate before saying "yes" to the role. She's now starring in the drama Joy.

Jennifer Lawrence Looks Back On A Career-Changing 'Yes-Or-No Question'

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Jennifer Lawrence Hits A Nerve With Essay On Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap

Jennifer Lawrence attends a media event for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 in San Diego in July. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP hide caption

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Jennifer Lawrence Hits A Nerve With Essay On Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap

October 15, 2015 • The actress berated herself for not pushing for a higher fee for American Hustle after learning male co-stars made more. She says she's "over trying to find the 'adorable' way to state my opinion."

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Civilization In The Time Of Selfies

September 6, 2014 • News reports this week told of photos of naked celebrities that were stolen and posted online. Separately, we learned that even Neanderthal man made pictures. Why are these images so important?