Jennifer Lawrence, renowned for her portrayal of a troubled young widow in David O Russell's Silver Linings Playbook, displayed a mix of amusement and embarrassment after tripping on the stairs while making her way to the stage, wearing an elegant pale pink Dior Haute Couture gown.
During the press room interview, when a reporter inquired about her state of mind at the moment, she candidly responded with a humorous twist, revealing that her thoughts were occupied by a certain "F" word.
Her momentary embarrassment was quickly eased by the supportive actions of her Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper and X-Men: First Class co-star Hugh Jackman, who rushed to her aid.
Unyielding and determined, Jennifer declined any assistance and gracefully accepted her award. As she stood up to face the audience, they rose to their feet in a standing ovation, which made the actress feel a mix of gratitude and awkwardness. Despite her initial blushes, Jennifer maintained her composure and began expressing her heartfelt appreciation.
Amidst the thank-yous to her colleagues, crew, and team, Jennifer also extended warm wishes to her fellow nominee, Amour star Emmanuelle Riva, on the occasion of her 86th birthday.
Jennifer's ability to recover swiftly from such mishaps might be attributed to a similar experience she had earlier at the Screen Actor's Guild Awards, where her midnight blue Dior gown seemed to have a wardrobe malfunction while climbing the stairs. However, it turned out that the dress was intentionally designed in layers, and she simply adjusted the top layer to reveal her legs.
For the Academy Awards, Jennifer had made alterations to the dress, shortening the train by six inches to avoid any unnecessary complications. Still, the gown covered her feet and high heels, and she humorously expressed a desire to kick them off if it wouldn't be too noticeable.
The actress humorously compared her bustling household, with everyone getting ready, to a scene reminiscent of Steve Martin's chaos in "Father of the Bride" with furniture being shuffled around.
In the midst of it all, Jennifer's family was there to witness her moment of triumph, and her mother Karen couldn't contain her joy as she embraced her daughter wholeheartedly.
This marked Jennifer Lawrence's second nomination in the Best Actress category, the first being two years prior for her role in "Winter’s Bone."
