Jennifer Lawrence has opened up about the Jennifer Lawrence dog bite incident, sharing a raw response after her young son was bitten by a dog, during a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. Her candid comments reveal how the event changed her feelings toward dogs, and led to a fiercely protective reaction as a mother.
Jennifer Lawrence Discusses Changing Feelings Toward Dogs
While joined by podcast host Josh Horowitz, Jennifer Lawrence was asked about her preference between cats and dogs. She explained that after she had a child, her attitude toward dogs changed significantly. Her friend, actress Emma Stone, who is known for playing a Disney villain, was referenced as Lawrence reflected on the sudden shift in her own emotions as a parent.
Lawrence expanded on this sense of unease when talking about her son’s safety.
“After I had a kid, dogs became so scary, you know?”
Jennifer Lawrence explained.
“Like if my son’s going up to — it’s almost like I don’t recognize dogs right now, like I just see them as a threat.”
— Jennifer Lawrence
She went on to share that a dog had actually bitten her son, and this incident deeply impacted her perception of the animals. Lawrence described how her instincts as a parent became overwhelming following the attack.
Lawrence’s Strong Protective Response
Recalling the Jennifer Lawrence dog bite incident, the actress jokingly described her immediate emotional response and concern for her child.
“That made me just want to obliterate every dog that’s ever — I’m just like ‘I’m gonna take out you and your whole f–kin’ family,’”
— Jennifer Lawrence. She continued with her exaggerated reaction, illustrating the emotional intensity of the situation.
“‘And your f–kin’ friends. I’m gonna go to China and take care of your friends over there. Anybody that looks like you is dead.‘”
— Jennifer Lawrence.
In the conversation with Horowitz, she explained that for now, she feels more comfortable identifying as a cat person. Her humorous exchange with the podcast host touched on the extremes of parental protective instincts, and both Lawrence and Horowitz engaged in jokes about her potential “next project.”
“Your next project: ‘The Dog Assassin.’ Jennifer Lawrence, just mowing them down”
— Josh Horowitz, Podcast Host
How the Incident Affected Lawrence’s Outlook
The Jennifer Lawrence dog bite incident highlights how traumatic experiences can profoundly change a parent’s attitude toward certain situations, even if they previously enjoyed them. The actress noted that the dog involved was now living with her parents, and while her feelings about dogs have grown complicated, the safety of her son remains her number one concern. The conversation not only provided insight into Lawrence’s candid humor but also underlined the lasting effects such incidents can have on families and their day-to-day relationships with animals.
