💨 Abstract

Jennifer Lawrence defended director David O. Russell’s intense methods, calling them direct rather than demeaning, unlike Amy Adams, who said she was often in tears on set. Lawrence, 23 at the time, found Russell’s blunt feedback helpful, though she later acknowledged Adams’ experience may have differed. Adams, 51, described the *American Hustle* set as emotionally challenging, contrasting Lawrence’s resilience.

Courtesy: Brooke Ivey Johnson