Jennifer Lawrence Shuts Down Baby Girl Rumors With a Classic Cannes Quip—And Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

Jennifer Lawrence has never been one to mince words. The Oscar-winning actress, celebrated for The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and her signature unfiltered humor, turned a swirl of baby rumors into a viral moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. When asked about speculation that she and her husband, art gallerist Cooke Maroney, were planning a third child—specifically a girl—Lawrence’s cheeky response froze her critics and sent fans into a frenzy.

The Rumor: Hoping for a Baby Girl

Buzz about Lawrence expanding her family began after a July 2025 Yahoo report noted her wearing a gold necklace with pendants “C” and “L” during a New York City outing. Fans quickly theorized the letters represented her two children: Cy, born in 2022, and their second child, born in March 2025, whose name remains unconfirmed. Some outlets, including Daily Mail, went further, suggesting the couple might be “hoping for a girl” to round out their growing family.

Speculation wasn’t entirely unfounded. A source close to Lawrence had previously told People in June 2023 that she and Maroney were “warming up to the possibility of a second” child. With the arrival of baby number two earlier this year, rumors of a third naturally followed.

The Cannes Clapback

At a press conference for her upcoming thriller Die My Love, a reporter cut straight to the gossip: Were she and Maroney “trying for a girl”? Lawrence laughed, rolled her eyes, and delivered the kind of response only she could pull off.

“Oh, you think I can just order up a girl like it’s a menu? I mean, we love our kids, and if a girl shows up, great! But I’m not out here picking genders like it’s a baby boutique,” she quipped.

She added, with a grin:

“Cooke and I are just happy to keep the chaos going—boy, girl, doesn’t matter, as long as they’ve got his eyes and my sarcasm.”

The remark struck the perfect balance between humor and heartfelt sincerity. Within hours, fans had flooded X (formerly Twitter), calling it “classic JLaw” and praising her for addressing invasive speculation with grace and wit.

Life as a Mother

Lawrence’s candidness reflects how deeply motherhood has shaped her life. She welcomed her first child, Cy, in February 2022, and in a 2022 Vogue interview described the birth as life-altering:

“The morning after I gave birth, I felt like my whole life had started over. I just stared. I was so in love.”

Though fiercely protective of her children’s privacy, she has occasionally shared glimpses of family life with Maroney, whom she married in October 2019. Fans have been quick to speculate that her new necklace—featuring “C” and “L”—hints at the identity of baby number two, with guesses ranging from “Luna” to “Lila.” But true to form, Lawrence has kept the details locked down.

Her career, too, continues to intertwine with her personal journey. Die My Love, her Cannes project co-starring Robert Pattinson, explores the raw emotional terrain of postpartum depression. Lawrence told IndieWire:

“Having children changes everything… It’s like feeling a blister—so sensitive. You carry that into every role, especially this one.”

Fans Go Crazy Online

Her Cannes quip instantly lit up X. “JLaw saying she’s not picking genders like a ‘baby boutique’ is why she’s my queen!” one fan wrote. Another added: “Her and Cooke planning more kids? I’m here for this chaotic family vibe!”

Others zeroed in on her grounded humor. “Only JLaw could make baby rumors sound like a comedy set,” one user posted. Meanwhile, skeptics noted her notoriously private approach to family life, predicting: “She’s gonna keep that kid’s name locked down tighter than Fort Knox.”

Balancing Stardom and Family

From her breakout role in Winter’s Bone at 20 to global fame in The Hunger Games, Lawrence has always stood out for her relatability. Her journey from Kentucky roots to Hollywood stardom is now intertwined with her role as a mother of two—and potentially more.

Whether or not a baby girl joins the Lawrence-Maroney household, one thing is clear: Jennifer Lawrence won’t be silenced by speculation. With her trademark blend of humor and honesty, she continues to charm audiences both on-screen and off—proving once again why fans remain crazy about her.

Would you like me to also draft a sidebar-style piece of fan reactions from X—like a collection of the funniest or most heartfelt quotes—so it reads like the social media moment this became?