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The Acting Personality: Just How "Authentic" Is Jennifer Lawrence?

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Last Sunday, Jennifer Lawrence, the twenty-two year old actress and star of "Silver Linings Playbook," won her first Oscar for best actress. In addition to the credit given her work on the big screen, much attention has been paid to the refreshingly “authentic” way Lawrence handles the press, fame, and herself.