⁠What did Jennifer Lawrence say in Amy Schumer’s defense? Netizens bring up the former’s previous remarks as she speaks up about Palestine

Netizens are bringing up Jennifer Lawrence's previous comments about her friend Amy Schumer after she voiced her support for Palestine.

The actress, 35, spoke to Variety in support of Palestine two years after the October 7 attacks. According to her, the region is being ravaged by what she called "no less than a genocide." At the San Sebastian Film Festival press conference on Friday, where she was promoting her latest movie, Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence said:

“I’m terrified and it’s mortifying. What’s happening is no less than a genocide and it’s unacceptable. I’m terrified for my children, for all of our children." Jennifer Lawrence also slammed the 'disrespect and discourse' in American politics, adding: 'I mean, the kids who are voting right now at 18, it’s going to be totally normal to them that politics has no integrity. Politicians lie, there is no empathy. And everybody needs to remember that when you ignore what’s happening on one side of the world, it won’t be long until it’s on your side as well."

However, users on social media were quick to remind her of her defensive stance in favor of Amy Schumer last year, after the latter sided with Israel following Hamas's October 7 attack on a music festival. She also sided with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the time, Schumer's remarks sparked a wave of intense backlash, with scores labeling her a "Zionist."

At the time, the Hunger Games actress jumped to her friend's defense as she lauded her confidence. During another interview with Variety at the time, Jennifer Lawrence said of her friend,

"Amy's choice to use her voice to speak for justice puts her under immense fire. magazine. wouldn't say she navigates it so much as she throws her middle fingers up and walks away from negative comments like a gas station fire in a Michael Bay movie."

Jennifer Lawrence's political inclinations explored as actress voices support for Palestine:

During her recent conversation with Variety, however, Jennifer Lawrence said of the ongoing conflict:

“To fix this extremely complex and disgraceful situation that breaks my heart but the reality is our fear and speaking too much or answering too many of these questions is that my words will just be used to add more fire and rhetoric to something that is in the hands of our elected officials.”

She added:

“I wish that there was something I could say, something that I could do to fix this extremely complex and disgraceful situation. It breaks my heart. But the reality is, our fear in speaking too much or answering too many of these questions is that my words will just be used to add more fire and rhetoric to something that is in the hands of our elected officials.”

She concluded her sentiments with a plea to her fellow citizens:

“I just want people to stay focused on who is responsible and the things that they can do and when they need to show up and vote, and not let the actors and the artists who are trying to express freedom of art, freedom of speech take the heat for the individuals that are actually responsible.”

As reported by the Independent, Jennifer Lawrence revealed in the past that she voted for Republican nominee John McCain in 2008.

“My first time voting, I voted for John McCain. I was a little Republican,” she said during a 2020 episode of the Absolutely Not podcast. However, she explained that she later shifted her “politics based on the things I learned," despite growing up in a Republican household. At the time, she also cknowledged “the fiscal benefits of the Republican policies,” though she said she “could also see the social issues weren’t in line with my views.”

Just last year, Jennifer Lawrence sided with former Vice President Harris during her bid for president, citing her stance on reproductive rights.

“That’s the most important thing, is to not let somebody into the White House who is going to ban abortion,” she told People magazine.

As for Amy Schumer, following her public declaration of support for Israel last year, she was forced to disable the comments section on her Instagram account due to the mounting backlash. Netizens left scathing comments under her posts about her views, looks, and weight.

She later shared a statement explaining her side:

"Couple things. What I want is EVERY HOSTAGE BACK I want safety and freedom from Hamas for Palestinians and Israelis. I want safety for Jewish people and Muslims as well. Everyone. Just like you. I want peace. You will never see me wishing harm on anyone. Saying I'm Islamophobic or that I like genocide is crazy. So here you go by popular demand. Comments on. Please keep the below in mind."

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