Jennifer Lawrence Jokes About Having One Less Oscar Than Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence has remained one of Hollywood’s leading stars for over a decade, largely avoiding the social media scene that many of her peers embraced long ago. Her recent decision to finally create an account felt like a significant moment, quickly turning into an internet sensation.
Lawrence officially launched her Instagram account on September 9 under the handle @jlaw, after finding her preferred username was already taken. Her first post set the tone for what fans could expect, as she humorously warned followers in a video that she would quit immediately if anyone left negative comments, saying, “If anyone says anything negative I will quit immediately, no questions asked.”
That playful, self-aware attitude has continued to define her presence on the platform. When a fan asked in the comments who she was, Lawrence responded with her trademark humor, describing herself as “a woman with one less Oscar than Emma Stone,” a quip that delighted fans familiar with her friendly rivalry with the fellow Academy Award winner.
This specific joke fits perfectly into years of light-hearted teasing between the two actresses, who have remained close friends despite often being compared throughout their overlapping careers. They even share a group chat, as Lawrence has mentioned in the past.
Jennifer Lawrence when asked who she is:
“A woman with one less Oscar than Emma Stone.” pic.twitter.com/pAzIxjJD3H
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) September 13, 2026
Lawrence and Stone’s playful dynamic has been evident publicly on numerous occasions, most notably during the 2024 Golden Globes when Lawrence jokingly mouthed, “If I don’t win, I’m leaving!” just before losing the award to Stone, then immediately jumped up to cheer for her friend’s victory. This warmth was also evident when Lawrence missed out on a SAG nomination for “Die My Love,” while Stone received one for “Bugonia,” prompting Lawrence to joke that Stone has been “beating me for decades” but that it remains “an honor.”
Their history of friendly competition reportedly dates back even further, to their overlapping auditions in the late 2000s, including a shared pursuit of the lead role in 2010’s “Easy A,” which ultimately went to Stone. This long-standing, career-spanning parallel has given the two plenty of material to joke about over the years, with Lawrence’s recent Instagram comment being just the latest addition to that ongoing banter.
Fans also noted the timing of Lawrence’s account launch, as both she and Stone are currently following Miss Piggy on Instagram, referencing their collaboration on a Muppet-centered film they are developing together. This connection added another layer of context to why followers were so eager to engage with Lawrence’s initial posts and replies.
Lawrence’s Instagram debut was an immediate hit, with the account gaining nearly a million followers within its first 24 hours. Her list of followed accounts includes a who’s who of Hollywood and pop culture, featuring names like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Colbert, the Kardashian-Jenner family, and her “Hunger Games” co-star Josh Hutcherson.
This immediate wave of engagement suggests that Lawrence’s long absence from social media has only heightened public curiosity about her approach to the platform. Her willingness to embrace self-deprecating humor right from the start, rather than adopting a more polished or promotional tone, appears to resonate with fans.
Given how quickly her account has become a hub for playful banter, it seems likely that Lawrence’s ongoing joke rivalry with Stone will continue to thrive on her Instagram in the weeks to come. For two actresses who have spent nearly two decades being compared, that dynamic is clearly here to stay.
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