How Jennifer Lawrence’s Unexpected Bond with Robert Pattinson on Die My Love Became Her Ultimate Creative Sanctuary—And What It Means for the Film Industry
Here’s a burning question for you: In a world where intimacy coordinators have become the unsung heroes of Hollywood’s post-#MeToo era, ensuring actors feel safe in some of the most vulnerable on-screen moments, why are some stars now choosing to ditch these safeguards entirely? It’s a twist that caught my eye—because when you think about it, trusting a co-star’s vibe over a professional’s watchful gaze sounds both brave and a little bit wild. Take Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, for example: they filmed their upcoming movie, Die My Love, without an intimacy coordinator, relying instead on mutual respect and genuine connection. Is this a sign that trust can sometimes outshine protocol, or just a unique Hollywood gamble? Either way, it opens up a fresh dialogue on comfort, consent, and the art of performance in today’s film industry. Dive in, because this story might just change the way you look at the actors’ craft behind the scenes. LEARN MORE
The role of an intimacy coordinator has evolved over the past several years—and now, some stars are deciding to forgo one altogether. The job, to ensure the emotional and physical safety of actors during sex scenes and instances of nudity, became commonplace in a post-#MeToo Hollywood, in an effort to protect actors against sexual harassment. And while many actors have found safety in this, others such as Mikey Madison and Jennifer Aniston have chosen to decline the option of a coach, whether due to trust between their co-stars or claims it would hinder their performance. For Jennifer Lawrence, it was the former.
While speaking on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang’s Las Culturistas podcast, Lawrence revealed that she and Robert Pattinson opted against an intimacy coordinator while filming their forthcoming project, Die My Love. While discussing the decision, she explained that on other sets, she found the role necessary—but here, she felt safe enough with her co-star without one. “A lot of male actors get offended if you don’t want to fuck them, and then the punishment starts,” she opened up. “He was not like that.” Pattinson, according to Lawrence, was “not pervy,” and they spent most of their time together talking about their own relationships and children. (Lawrence has two kids with husband Cooke Maroney, while Pattinson recently welcomed a daughter with partner Suki Waterhouse.)
For the past week, the two actors have been busy promoting the movie across New York City—the last stop on a long tour that started back in May with the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Following a young mother grappling with postpartum depression, Die My Love was directed by Lynne Ramsay and produced by Martin Scorsese, alongside Lawrence herself. Out tomorrow, November 7, it was translated and adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s 2012 Spanish-language novel Matate, Amor.




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