Is Acting Stupid? (Jennifer Lawrence Thinks So)

She might think so, but storytelling is one of the rituals that brings a culture together, and acting is a very powerful type of storytelling.

Acting is art.

its not stupid but i get where shes coming from such a thoughtful person :v

I can appreciate the talent of actors/actresses as well as any TALENTED entertainer. I sure the hell can't sing, dance or act. I just don't see why they are idolized and placed on a pedestal to be worshipped.

It's natural. Monkey see monkey do. Telling stories is who we are.

She didn't say acting was stupid, she said it was stupid to treat actors as such important people, compared to other professions like doctors and firemen.

While there are performers whose talent at portraying characters in films,television and on stage that I greatly admire I can't understand why they are elevated to such mythical levels.In the grand scheme of things there are so many more ":ordinary" people that are truly deserving of the admiration bestowed upon these "Stars"

No is not stupid... if it is, why she didn't study in a medical school or something???
now she have enough money to pay a medical school

I wouldn't really call it stupid, but there are definitely more important jobs out there.

"Stupid" may be too harsh, but Ms. Lawrence's point about doctors and firemen is absolutely correct.

Entertainment is nice and ofc it's important....in a way.....but it's not as important as helping people

She seems down to earth and not afraid to be herself. FINALLY we have a decent role model for young girls. And at least give the whole part of that comment in the interview. She claims it's stupid because she's not saving a life or anything like that. I love Jennifer Lawrence and am glad she has her priorities in order.

Acting is not stupid. We all have God given talents..and I can honestly say when I see a classic like"Office Space...or the movies and music around the 80's and early 90's..I stilll laugh actors can use exipression to play multiple roles..that is good ones. Although the priorities of Hollywood are skewerd.they often will speak for human rights for all people in the 60's. They weren't just ttripping or stoned. With any talent..there is abuse in the power God gave you as an actor...denying His existence
And have gratitude. No one can make you believe in something free will our greatest gift. When I see the many programs Hollywood types have are sometimes so incredity beneficial. Like Jessica Seinfeld..she knew that the woman of LA needed newborn baby cloths, and car seats given freely for struggling couples. Beings lawyer sound or poor people. Even those people were using their time talent and treasure. as you find yourself you listen to the map of your life direction..every job is important as it feeds a family..provides the family bigger and better level s of living such as two cars. A mortgage..though wonderful to own

And when they announce the oscar nominations (next week?), I'm betting she's among them.

It's only stupid if you want it to be see, we all have this thing called "Choice".
Like "JOHN LENNON" said, "You just have to learn how to Paly the Game ", it's easy??.
"THE MONGOOSE"

I don't think it's stupid. I love acting, and I love watching TV and movies. That said, I agree that doctors, firemen, et cetera are more important and should be making the big money.

Some actors are stupid.

I said yes in the context that she's using it.It might please people to see actors/actresses but really doctors and firemen of course it's insignificant.

I love acting. But die to what Jennifer Lawerence has said, It is true. Actors get paid millions of money for portraying a character per episode they do and it is ridiculous. But acting is a challenging job to get into like any other. But compared to meaningful jobs like Firefighters, Doctors, It is stupid.

Compared to professions like firefighting and doctors, like she compares it to, yes, it is kind of insignificant. But, it does entertain people and I think that that is also a good thing

its a career choice, its not nearly important as being a paramedic or the fire brigade but if EVERY career HAD to be beneficial to the state and its people, we'd be living in whats called A COMMUNE! (no offence to any russians/cubans who probably know the politics of this matter) anyway, jobs like this that let you make your own way in the world is what democracies were made for.

It's true that firemen and doctors do save lives, but it must be considered that actors in movies with lessons in them do noble jobs also in influencing society towards the right path. How often do you hear people pop movie quotes in dealing with this or that situation or in addressing something? I think back to the ancient plays of Greece, I suppose those were asinine moves, too. No, you must consider the content of the movie in which an actor takes place.
Fables, reader, are really comprised of actors, but lessons are learned from them. So should movies be. Plus, movies can help to ease tensions, help people connect and lead to good discussions and also cause people to question themselves, beliefs, and become better for it (again, I hearken back to Greek playwrights like Sophocles). Find a good movie that is actually worth something.

She could be just as important as firemen/doctors if she were to dotate money to charities, starving children, etc

She's the stupid one, since she's an actress.

that...is a relatively good argument when you think about for a moment... cookie for you!

It's not stupid, it's just not as important as other occupations out there.

good show, good show.

It's art, it's been around for thousands of years. I'm not saying it's the most significant profession out there by any means, but I don't believe it's stupid.

If she thinks that acting is stupid then what the hell is she doing in the film industry?
Why doesn't she quit acting then?
No job is stupid.

Well, yes and no. I wouldnt say it was 'stupid', I mean, acting is an art form, believe it or not. But yes, doctors and firemen have more 'important' jobs.

It may not be important. but it isn't stupid. Acting is an art, and all arts are to be appreciated.

no bcos all work is inportance but doctors are really doing much.what more inportant than saving lifes

I wouldn't call it stupid, just unimportant.

But God I love it...

Good for her! I like how the headlines are so misleading, though. I believe her point is that the world (or at least the first world countries) tend to hold actors in such high regard, meanwhile there are people literally saving lives every single day, putting themselves in harm's way, getting paid next to nothing and dealing with tons of stress and guidelines while teaching our children, etc. I commend her for being so honest, which will definitely make me more open to watching her movies.

Yeah I agree. :-)

In the way she means, compared to Drs and such but, she should know entertainment also helps us get away from the grind for a while and that is good, just don't do junk movies with a lot of cussing and sleeping around.

Pretty superfisial and they get paid WAY too much money!!

It's not stupid but is definitely not as important as a firefighter or doctor because they save people's lives actors don't