The Lovely and Talented Jennifer Lawrence

<b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> As the actress awaits whether or not she can add Oscar winner to her long list of accolades, we take a look back at her rise to fame. (Reuters)

<b>Vanity Fair</b> “Not to sound rude, but [acting] is stupid,” Jennifer tells the February issue of Vanity Fair. “Everybody’s like, ‘How can you remain with a level head?’ And I’m like, ‘Why would I ever get cocky? I’m not saving anybody’s life. There are doctors who save lives and firemen who run into burning buildings. I’m making movies. It’s stupid.’”

<b>Jennifer Lawrence </b> Feb. 10: The actress poses for photographers at the British Academy of Film and Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony in London. (Reuters)

<b>Acceptance Speech</b> Jan. 18: The star has been cleaning house at the awards shows picking up statues left and right for her starring role in "Silver Linings Playbook." Here she is overcome after winning the SAG award.  (Reuters)

<b>Golden Girl</b> Jan. 13: J-Law nabs the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for her work in "Silver Linings Playbook." (Reuters)

<b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> Jan. 11: The actress arrives at the 13th Annual AFI Awards at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles. (Reuters)

<b>'Silver Linings Playbook'</b> In her most recent dramatic role, Jennifer Lawrence stars opposite Bradley Cooper as a mentally unstable widow.  (The Weinstein Company)

<b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> Nov. 19, 2012: The actress arrives at a special screening of "Silver Linings Playbook" in Beverly Hills. (Reuters)

<b>Glamour Girl</b> The actress sizzles on the April 2012 cover of Glamour.  

<b>Golden Girl</b> March 23, 2012: Jenn glams it up for the premiere of her much-anticipated hit "The Hunger Games." (Reuters)

<b>Lots of Buzz</b> The star of "The Hunger Games" wasn't quite a no-name before the trilogy hit the big screens, but after becoming Katniss Everdeen, her star status quadrupled.

<b>Oscar Nom</b> Feb. 27, 2011: Jennifer attends the 83rd Academy Awards as a first time nominee for her starring role in "Winter's Bone" (2010).  She ended up losing out to Natalie Portman. (Reuters)

<b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> Jan. 25, 2011: The actress poses for a portrait as an Oscar nominee. (Reuters)

<b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> The laid back actress looks flawless on the cover of Rolling Stone in a plain T-shirt and jeans.  

<b>Leading Lady</b> The young actress was nominated for countless awards for playing Ree Dolly in "Winter's Bone" (2010). (Roadside Attractions)

<b>BAFTA</b> Feb. 13, 2011: The actress continues her awards show circuit in London. (Reuters)

<b>Young Jenn</b> Aug. 29, 2008: A teenaged Jenn attends the Venice Film Festival where one of her films, "The Burning Plain" is shown. (Reuters)