Jennifer Lawrence has spoken openly about many parts of her life, but one earlier interview revealed a personal concern that surprised many fans. While promoting her film Red Sparrow in 2018, the actress shared that her private life was far quieter than people imagined, largely because of a long-standing fear of germs.

Lawrence explained that although she sometimes joked about her romantic life, her past relationships were the only times she felt comfortable. She said she appeared confident in conversation but was far more cautious in reality. Her concern about sexually transmitted infections made her highly selective, and she described herself as a “major germaphobe.” She noted that she had avoided infections so far and wanted to keep it that way, adding that she would only take risks under medical guidance.

At the time of the interview, Lawrence also mentioned she was single and had not been intimate “in a very long time.” She admitted she wanted a relationship but found dating difficult. Less than two years later, she married art dealer Cooke Maroney, and the couple welcomed their son, Cy, in 2022.

The actress has continued to be candid in more recent conversations. She reflected on her decision to star in Passengers, the 2016 space drama with Chris Pratt, which received mixed reviews and struggled to meet expectations. Lawrence said the reaction from fans made her question the choice, and she recalled that Adele had advised her to avoid the role. Looking back, she admitted she probably should have taken that advice.