Jennifer Lawrence has finally joined Instagram, but the actress has already warned that negative comments could make her disappear just as quickly
After years of staying away from social media, Jennifer Lawrence is finally on Instagram. The actress launched her account on 9 September and the reaction was immediate, attracting nearly one million followers in less than 24 hours.
The Oscar winner is using the handle @jlaw, after revealing that @jenniferlawrence was already taken, and used her first video to establish one very important rule for her new online presence.
“So yeah, I am giving it a shot and if anyone says anything negative I will quit immediately, no questions asked,” Lawrence joked. “If anyone thinks something mean, I will know and I will quit.”
She continued the joke on Instagram Stories, writing: “Please be mindful that any mean or aggressive comments can negatively affect the baby. It’s me. I’m the baby.”
Jennifer Lawrence breaks her years-long social media silence
Lawrence’s decision is particularly notable considering she has become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars without maintaining a traditional public social media presence.
The ‘Hunger Games’ star has previously spoken about her complicated relationship with publicity, particularly the feeling of losing control over her own image when interviews and comments become viral headlines. Joining Instagram could now give Lawrence a more direct way to communicate with fans on her own terms.
Her following list is already attracting attention. Lawrence currently follows names including Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Josh Hutcherson, Dakota Johnson, Jonathan Anderson, Emily Ratajkowski, Kim Kardashian and her husband, Cooke Maroney.
There is also one particularly entertaining addition: Miss Piggy. Lawrence is currently developing a film centred around the iconic Muppet alongside her friend and fellow Oscar winner Emma Stone.
After resisting social media for years, Jennifer Lawrence appears ready to give Instagram a chance. How long the @jlaw era lasts, however, might depend on whether the internet can behave itself.
