Jennifer Lawrence Proved She Was Worth It For “Winter’s Bone”

Jennifer Lawrence was once the world's highest-paid actress.

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"Winter's Bone" was adapted from a 2006 novel of the same title.

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The movie centered around a poverty-stricken girl who fought to save her family from eviction.

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Nadia Cohen wrote a book that addressed the critical moments of Lawrence's life and career.

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Lawrence showed up haggardly to convince Granik that she can play the role.

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Lawrence earned an Oscar nomination for her dedication to "Winter's Bone."

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She lost the award to Natalie Portman for her role in "Black Swan."

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She acted in a sitcom series before getting her film debut as a supporting actor.

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She has appeared on Time's Top 100 Most Influential People in the world.

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