Jennifer Lawrence has been spotted in public for the first time since recent reports of her becoming a new mom with her husband Cooke Maroney.
Although the specific date of her delivery is still unknown, the 31-year-old winner of an Academy Award appeared glowing and had a slim figure as she was spotted hiking with a friend on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California.
The last time the actress was seen was in mid-December with her growing baby bump, and just before that, she was busy promoting her latest movie. Since then, she has taken a break from the public eye as she prepares for the birth of her first child.
Jennifer, accompanied by a female friend on her walk, sported a radiant glow of a first-time mom as she stepped out to get some fresh air. She looked relaxed in a green T-shirt featuring an American flag in the shape of a cow on the front, paired with orange Free City sweatpants.
The actress from the movie Don’t Look Up matched her sporty outfit with a stylish lavender baseball cap and styled her blonde hair in a casual messy ponytail.
She was spotted wearing white sneakers and holding a purple HydroFlask water bottle to stay hydrated during her hike.
The new mother decided to embrace her natural beauty during the hike, proudly displaying her radiant and clear complexion.
According to TMZ, the celebrity welcomed their baby in Los Angeles County last week. However, details such as the gender and birthdate have not been disclosed. DailyMail.com has tried to contact the actress’ representatives for a statement, but they have not responded yet.
In the meantime, her brunette companion looked stylish in a black T-shirt, paired with grey leggings and black sneakers as they chatted while strolling.
Speculation about Jennifer Lawrence’s pregnancy began in September when she was seen in New York City sporting a visible baby bump. A spokesperson for Lawrence later confirmed the news, revealing that she is indeed expecting her first child.
Insiders close to Jennifer have spilled the beans that she’s been eager to begin a family for a while now, and she’s finally found the perfect partner to embark on this journey of parenthood with. “She’s embracing married life and they have a strong base for a family. She’s over the moon and can’t wait to experience motherhood,” the source gushed.
Jennifer and Cooke, a 37-year-old director of an art gallery, tied the knot on October 19, 2019 at the beautiful Belcourt of Newport in Rhode Island. Lawrence affectionately referred to her husband as ‘the most amazing person I’ve ever met’ back in June 2019 during an interview on Catt Sadler’s podcast, Naked with Catt Sadler. Here is a snapshot of the happy couple at Madison Square Garden in New York back in 2018.
The actress and Cooke’s relationship first started after being introduced by their mutual friend Laura Simpson in the spring of 2018. By February 2019, she was seen wearing an engagement ring designed by jeweler Alison Lou, sparking rumors about their engagement.
Jennifer crossed paths with Cooke during a period of time when she decided to step back from the limelight. She explained in a candid interview with Vanity Fair in November 2021 that she took this break for several reasons, feeling like the public had become tired of her presence.
“I think everyone just got tired of me. I had gotten tired of myself,” she admitted. “It had just reached a point where I couldn’t seem to do anything right. If I walked a red carpet, it was always, ‘Why didn’t she run?’ I believe that I was constantly trying to please others for most of my life.”
During the interview, Jennifer, who was expecting a baby, mentioned her wish to shield her first child from public attention, emphasizing her commitment to safeguarding their privacy throughout their lifetime.
“If I were at a party and someone mentioned that I am expecting a baby, I wouldn’t react by shutting them down and telling them to stay away. However, my natural instinct is to protect their privacy for the long haul as much as I can. I don’t want anyone feeling entitled to intrude on their future. I believe it all begins with not including them in this aspect of my life’s work.”
She mentioned feeling like she was immersing herself in her work as a way to get away from the overwhelming public scrutiny and attention she had been dealing with for years. She explained that the level of attention on her had become so intense and extreme that, in a strange way, her work had turned into a form of escapism for her.
