Jennifer Lawrence returned to the silver screen and the Cannes Film Festival spotlight in 2025, marking her first appearance since welcoming her second child with husband Cooke Maroney earlier this year in March. In the highly anticipated thriller-comedy Die, My Love, Lawrence plays Grace, a mother grappling with postpartum depression. Sharing the screen with her is Robert Pattinson, who portrays her husband Jackson, continuing his exploration of complex and intense roles.
The film’s world premiere at Cannes was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, receiving a thunderous standing ovation lasting between six and nine minutes, according to reports from Deadline and Variety. Directed by Lynne Ramsay and produced by Lawrence herself, Die, My Love delves deep into the emotional struggles within a troubled marriage and the challenges of motherhood. Ramsay’s direction has already positioned the film as a strong contender for the prestigious Palme d’Or.
The premiere was a night of heartfelt applause and admiration, with Ramsay embracing her lead actors in recognition of their powerful performances. The film, which has yet to announce its theatrical release date, is already creating buzz as a potential frontrunner for the upcoming Academy Awards.
A lighthearted moment unfolded on the red carpet when Robert Pattinson accidentally stepped on Lawrence’s long dress train, prompting laughter and a chivalrous reaction from the The Batman star, capturing a sweet interaction between the two co-stars.
However, the festival was not without its dramatic moments beyond the screen. A sudden accident occurred when a palm tree fell on a Japanese producer in his 30s along the Croisette promenade, resulting in injuries and a temporary closure of the affected area.
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson’s Cannes return, combined with the intense emotional depth of Die, My Love, has undoubtedly made this year’s festival one of the most memorable yet.
