▲A few years after being discovered on the streets of New York, Lawrence appeared in this small-scale drama, which turned out to be her breakthrough role.

▲The film reportedly earned less than half of its US$21 million budget, and it was such a sore loss that you'll probably never hear about it again.

▲'First Class' is one of the best films of the X-Men franchise, according to both fans and critics alike.

▲It was Lawrence's first appearance as the shape-shifting mutant Mystique, which are big shoes to fill. However, there was no need to fear, as the film was praised all around.

▲It was also her first high-profile film, her highest-grossing film at that point, and it breathed new life into the X-Men franchise.

▲This psychological thriller saw Lawrence as a teenage girl who moves to a new neighborhood and discovers a very dark secret, but critics saw it differently.

▲This slick 1970s-set David O. Russell flick went down well with critics, and was a second success for both Lawrence and co-star Bradley Cooper.

▲Though she only had a supporting role in this crime drama, her daring improvisation and acerbic acting contributed greatly to the success of the film.

▲Her role won her a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, as well as a third Academy Award nomination, her first in the supporting category.

▲Critics recommended viewers bring a comfy pillow if they wanted to last until the end of this film.

▲This post-apocalyptic series was a huge hit and cemented Lawrence's place in Hollywood history. Can you believe she was hesitant to accept the role at first?

▲Several critics praised her performance as strong and convincing, and the success of the film thrust her into stardom.

▲The first movie of the series quickly became the top-grossing film featuring a female lead, making Lawrence the highest-grossing action heroine ever at the time.

▲'Joy' wasn't popular with critics, but Lawrence still managed to win a Golden Globe for her performance, as well as another Oscar nomination. It seems her "lows" are relative.

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Lawrence plays a troubled single mother who becomes a successful businessperson after she invents the Miracle Mop.

▲Though Lawrence and Bradley Cooper's chemistry was once again present on-screen, dome still considered it director David O. Russell's worst film.

▲Yet, despite the audience's opinions, or perhaps because of it, many critics lauded the film's controversial nature. No matter the quality of the film, Lawrence's performance was quite literally breathtaking.

▲Lawrence in this film plays a Russian spy who makes contact with a mysterious CIA agent. Unfortunately it wasn't a critic or fan favorite.

▲Lawrence took on many challenges for the role, including learning how to speak in a Russian accent, learning how to dance ballet, and doing naked scenes. Once again, while the film tanked, Lawrence is credited with being its saving grace.

▲Yet, despite the film's criticism, Lawrence's performance was still a huge success, and the film still ranked number one at the box office on its opening weekend.

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Most of the reviews were negative, with some even saying it had no reason to exist.

▲The film follows the X-Men members as they try to save Jean Gray (played by Sophie Turner) from herself.

▲It ended up earning Lawrence an Oscar, making her the second-youngest winner for Best Actress (she was 22 at the time).

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In this disaster comedy, 'Don't Look Up', Lawrence and Leonardo di Caprio play astronomers who discover that a comet is going to destroy Earth if the government doesn't take action, but struggle to be taken seriously. The film also stars Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill, and was widely considered to be an entertaining watch if not an Oscar-winner.

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Jennifer Lawrence has captivated audiences from a very young age. With her films grossing over US$6 billion worldwide, she won her first Oscar in 2013 and earned the title of highest-paid actress in the world in 2016 and 2017. And that was all before she turned 30!

Check out this gallery to see some of the laidback A-lister's greatest flicks and not-quite hits.

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Critics found the film confusing and dull, with an unconvincing plot line.

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Along with being critically acclaimed, her role as a poverty-stricken teenager earned Lawrence an Oscar nomination for Best Actress—making her the second-youngest person to be nominated in the category, ever (she was 20).

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Lawrence went above and beyond to learn about her character, including learning how to skin a squirrel.

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Lawrence played Norah in Jodie Foster's black comedy, alongside Foster, Mel Gibson, and the late Anton Yelchin.

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Numerous critics felt that all the elements came together brilliantly to make this movie a success.

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Lawrence, when she was just 21, played a young depressed widow in this romantic film, co-starring Bradley Cooper, and critics loved it.

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The drama follows newlyweds in the 1930s running a timber business in North Carolina.

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In Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film, Lawrence stars as a young wife of a narcissistic writer (Javier Bardem) whose home is invaded by unexpected guests in a traumatic and phantasmagoric sequence of events.

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'Serena' saw Lawrence and Cooper together once again, but it turns out the third time isn't the charm.

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One critic went so far as to say that the film wasn't smart, fun, or interesting.

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The role was so intense that Lawrence even hyperventilated and dislocated a rib while filming, and her performance divided crowds so much that some even walked out of the movie.

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This 'American Pie' style teen comedy about a 32-year-old woman trying to seduce a nerdy 19-year-old at the behest of his pushy parents missed the mark. The outdated concept and poor comedic timing made it fall flat for many.

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This 2019 film had her reprising the role of Mystique. Unfortunately, the movie seemed to fall a bit short of the mark.