The Hunger Games franchise amassed an incredible following and remains beloved to this day. So much so that a new prequel movie is one of the most anticipated new releases of 2023.
However, even the most adoring fans might not know all of the behind-the-scenes secrets about the first talented cast.
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, the franchise tells its story across four movies. It started with The Hunger Games in 2012 and ended with 2015′s Mockingjay Part 2. Plenty went down in that time.
We did some digging and rustled up 10 secrets from the franchise, including details about Jennifer‘s pay and the scene she hated to film, on-set injuries, roles that almost went to other actors and the moment that resulted in damage to a sacred site.
Take a look and let us know if anything surprised you!
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Big congratulations are in order for The Hunger Games‘ Jena Malone – she is engaged to Ethan DeLorenzo!
The 31-year-old actress has been in a relationship with Ethan for several years now and they are the parents of a son named Ode Mountain. She shared the news by posting a photo of her hand resting on her son’s head with her engagement ring clearly visible.
“One day, after all the youthful rushing quiets in your heart, you realize there’s nothing more you need. Nothing more you want to achieve than to build your life around love. And oh the things we will get to build together. I couldn’t be happier. I love you Ethan. #isaidyes????,” she captioned the picture on Instagram.
Elle Fanning strikes a pose alongside her sister Dakota while attending the after party for the premiere of her latest film The Neon Demon held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday (June 14) in Los Angeles.
The 18-year-old actress and Dakota, 22, were joined by her co-stars Jena Malone, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Bella Heathcote, writer-director Nicolas Winding Refn, as well as Weston Cage, designer Jeremy Scott, Chiara Ferragni, and Christina‘s hubby Geoffrey Arend.
That same day, Elle celebrated her high school graduation in California. “Congrats to the grad! #biglittlesister,” Dakota captioned with her Instagram post.
FYI: Elle is wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress. Dakota is wearing a Monique Lhuillier dress. Christina is wearing a Jenny Packham dress. Jena is wearing a dress by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. Bella is wearing a Alexander McQueen dress paired with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Repossi jewelry and Calvin Klein clutch.
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Congratulations are in order for Jena Malone – she just welcomed her first child with boyfriend Ethan DeLorenzo!
The 31-year-old The Hunger Games actress gave birth a baby boy named Ode Mountain and she announced the news by sharing a photo on Instagram of herself and Ethan holding their son.
“The best weekend of our lives!!! What an incredible blessing to be chosen by this amazing, kind, gentle and beautiful soul to be his parents. Humbled and in complete awe that we get to experience the most ancient and transcendent love that exists,” Jena captioned the picture. “Thank you Ode Mountain DeLorenzo Malone.”
Elle Fanning wanders outside against the backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline in a new image from her upcoming movie The Neon Demon, which JustJaredJr.com exclusively reveals.
The 18-year-old actress premiered the film, which co-stars Jena Malone, at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, and it’s set to hit theaters on June 24.
Here’s the movie’s synopsis: When aspiring model Jesse (Elle) moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
Click inside to see exclusive images of Elle and Jena in The Neon Demon!
If you were going to see Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, because of Jena Malone, don’t.
Entertainment Weekly reports that the 31-year-old actress will not be appearing in the upcoming film which stars Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman.
Jena’s character — which was rumored to either be Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl or Carrie Kelley, the female Robin — has been cut from the two-hour long film. She will however surface in the R-rated Director’s Cut.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, also starring Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons and Holly Hunter, will hit theaters on March 25th.
Willow Shields meets up with Jena Malone backstage at the Jill Stuart fashion show during Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week held at Industria Superstudio on Saturday afternoon (February 13) in New York City.
The two Hunger Games actresses were joined at the show by Katherine McNamara, Zoe Kazan, Julia Goldani-Telles and Bridget McGarry.
“Congrats! Sending my love and good wishes,” Willow wrote on Twitter after Jena announced she was pregnant last month.
Empire star Serayah and Creed‘s Tessa Thompson are also pictured below at the Dion Lee fashion show during Fall 2016 MADE Fashion Week at Milk Studios.
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