Jennifer Lawrence’s film résumé is packed with major hits, from The Hunger Games to her latest project Die My Love, and she’s widely praised for her performances. But her 2017 psychological drama Mother! is remembered for more than just her acting. The film confused many viewers with its heavy symbolism — and Lawrence herself admitted she didn’t fully understand it…

Jennifer Lawrence’s film résumé is packed with major hits, from The Hunger Games to her latest project Die My Love, and she’s widely praised for her performances. But her 2017 psychological drama Mother! is remembered for more than just her acting.

The film confused many viewers with its heavy symbolism — and Lawrence herself admitted she didn’t fully understand it either. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen asked her, “On a scale of one to totally confused, how much did you understand Mother!?”

Lawrence answered honestly and jokingly: “Well, I was sleeping with the director, so I had CliffsNotes.” She rated her understanding at about a four or five, adding that if anyone needed help understanding their films, “you know what to do.”

The moment quickly went viral, with fans laughing at her blunt humor and self-awareness. While Mother! remains one of her most divisive projects, Lawrence’s candid response only added to her reputation for saying exactly what she thinks — no filter required. ‍♂️