Jennifer Lawrence is facing criticism after she revealed that she gave up her dog. The 35-year-old actress rehomed the pet after it bit one of her children.
Controversial Reveal in NYC
Lawrence spoke at a screening for her movie Die My Love this week. She told the crowd that her chihuahua bit her young son.
The Oscar winner made a bold claim about her feelings after the bite. “that made me want to obliterate every dog ever.” She then confirmed the dog now lives with her parents.
Fans Express Disappointment
Social media users quickly slammed the actress for her comments and actions. One person called her statement awful in an Instagram comment section.
Others said she should have trained the dog to respect her children. Some fans expressed that they no longer like the star after this news.
Protecting Her Children
However, some people defended the mother of two boys. One professional dog trainer said a parent must always choose the safety of a child.
Lawrence noted that her dog, Princess Pippi Longstocking, did not like living in New York. Now, she views dogs as a threat and prefers her cat named Fred.
Awards Season Update
The news comes as Lawrence missed a 2026 SAG Awards nomination. Still, she holds a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Die My Love.
The awards ceremony takes place this Sunday. Finally, Lawrence continues to promote her psychological drama alongside co-star Robert Pattinson.