How Jennifer Lawrence Is Still Cheering on Josh Hutcherson—A Text Message That Says It All!

The bond between Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson—first forged on the set of The Hunger Games—has withstood the test of time. Nearly a decade after the franchise concluded, recent interactions between the two stars prove that their friendship remains solid, with Lawrence continuing to cheer on her former co-star’s career achievements.

From On-Screen Partners to Real-Life Friends

Lawrence and Hutcherson rose to global fame as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in the blockbuster Hunger Games series. Between 2012 and 2015, they shared the screen across four films and cultivated a close relationship off-camera. Hutcherson often described the cast as a “family,” recalling in interviews how they supported one another during grueling shoots, promotional tours, and high-pressure premieres.

A Text That Says It All

The most recent and direct evidence of Lawrence’s ongoing support for Hutcherson emerged in 2023. As Hutcherson shared in a January 2024 interview with Variety, the two exchanged texts celebrating their simultaneous successes. Lawrence, referencing her film No Hard Feelings topping Netflix and Hutcherson’s Five Nights at Freddy’s ruling the box office, texted him: “My movie’s #1 on Netflix, and yours is #1 at the box office! Let’s go!” Hutcherson’s delighted reply—“I love you!”—quickly made headlines, with outlets like BuzzFeed, E! Online, and Us Weekly reporting on the exchange.

The success of Five Nights at Freddy’s, which earned over $294.9 million globally, marked a significant milestone for Hutcherson’s career. That Lawrence reached out with congratulations highlights how she continues to celebrate his accomplishments, long after their days as District 12 tributes.

Staying Connected Over the Years

This text exchange isn’t the only sign of their enduring friendship. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hutcherson revealed in an interview that he and Lawrence had a socially-distanced dinner together. “It was like mid-summer maybe [and] we had a nice socially-distanced dinner,” he told People. The reunion offered a rare glimpse into their personal connection, demonstrating how they have remained in each other’s lives beyond the glare of the spotlight.

Hutcherson echoed these sentiments in a 2022 interview, confirming that they had stayed in touch since the franchise’s end. Consistent details across multiple sources underscore that their friendship isn’t just a Hollywood soundbite—it’s an enduring bond.

A Friendship That Lasts

Jennifer Lawrence’s willingness to reach out and celebrate Hutcherson’s wins speaks volumes about their relationship. Whether through a simple congratulatory text or a pandemic-era dinner, the two stars continue to support one another, showing that their time as Katniss and Peeta was only the beginning of a much longer story of friendship.