Jennifer Lawrence Opts for Privacy Over Red Carpet at 98th Academy Awards

Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence skips the 2026 Oscars after missing out on a nomination for Die My Love, opting for low profile time in Paris and New York.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

Source: BAZAAR

A Lack of Nominations Leads to an Empty Seat

The primary reason for Lawrence's absence was her lack of a nomination in any of this year's competitive categories. Although her 2025 performance in the film Die My Love was recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama, the Academy did not follow suit. After attending the Golden Globes in January, Lawrence has largely stepped away from the awards circuit, choosing to maintain a low profile rather than attending ceremonies as a guest.

Global Travels During the First Quarter of 2026

Instead of preparing for the Los Angeles spotlight, Lawrence has spent much of early 2026 traveling between the East Coast and Europe. She was recently spotted in Paris attending Couture Fashion Week and has been seen on several family outings in New York City. This shift from Hollywood to New York and France suggests a deliberate choice to prioritize personal time over the rigorous schedule of the movie industry’s peak awards month.

Looking Back at a Decade of Oscar History

Lawrence’s connection to the Oscars remains deep, having last attended in 2024 to present the Actress in a Leading Role award. During that ceremony, she stood alongside industry titans like Michelle Yeoh and Charlize Theron to welcome her close friend Emma Stone into the ranks of Best Actress winners for Poor Things. Her own historic win occurred in 2013 for Silver Linings Playbook; at age 22, she became the second youngest woman to ever win the category, famously stumbling on the stairs while approaching the stage to accept her trophy.