"I don't know if this is why everything has worked so well and I'm not sure I'd recommend this kind of thinking to anyone else, but I've always known I'd be successful in acting. I have certainly worked for it"
About this Quote
The subtext is a negotiation between two myths the entertainment industry sells at once: destiny and grind. "I've always known" nods to the fated-star narrative audiences love, the idea that charisma is legible early and success is inevitable. Then the quick pivot - "I have certainly worked for it" - reinscribes merit, discipline, and sweat equity, a necessary counterweight in an era allergic to "overnight success" stories that feel too convenient or too privileged.
Context matters: Lawrence's brand has long been built on relatability, the anti-diva posture, the sense that she's just telling you the truth before you can accuse her of curating it. This quote keeps that persona intact while quietly asserting authority over her own story. It's not just confidence; it's authorship. She's refusing the script where success is either luck or likability, insisting it can also be certainty plus labor, even if you're not supposed to admit the certainty part.
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APA Style (7th ed.)
Lawrence, Jennifer. (2026, January 15). I don't know if this is why everything has worked so well and I'm not sure I'd recommend this kind of thinking to anyone else, but I've always known I'd be successful in acting. I have certainly worked for it. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-dont-know-if-this-is-why-everything-has-worked-163958/
Chicago Style
Lawrence, Jennifer. "I don't know if this is why everything has worked so well and I'm not sure I'd recommend this kind of thinking to anyone else, but I've always known I'd be successful in acting. I have certainly worked for it." FixQuotes. January 15, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-dont-know-if-this-is-why-everything-has-worked-163958/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"I don't know if this is why everything has worked so well and I'm not sure I'd recommend this kind of thinking to anyone else, but I've always known I'd be successful in acting. I have certainly worked for it." FixQuotes, 15 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-dont-know-if-this-is-why-everything-has-worked-163958/. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.


