It’s All in the Family for J-Law and Hawkeye
Just when you thought Hollywood couldn't get any more incestuous, Jennifer Lawrence dropped a genealogy bomb that has left Marvel fans reeling. During a recent press tour for her upcoming film Die, My Love, the Oscar winner casually revealed that she shares bloodlines with none other than original Avenger Jeremy Renner.
The revelation came out of nowhere while Lawrence was chatting with her co-star, Robert Pattinson, for MUBI. In classic J-Law fashion—blunt, hilarious, and totally unfiltered—she let the secret slip as if it were common knowledge.
"Did you know that me and Jeremy Renner are third cousins?" Lawrence asked, presumably leaving Pattinson just as confused as the rest of us. "We found out like a few years ago."
The connection implies a Hollywood dynasty we didn't even know existed. Lawrence, who fronted the X-Men franchise as the shapeshifting Mystique, and Renner, who anchors the MCU as Hawkeye, have been dominating the superhero genre for over a decade without anyone realizing they were actually family.
Fans Are Spiraling Over the Connection
Naturally, social media went into immediate meltdown mode. The idea that two of the biggest action stars of the 21st century are third cousins—and only just found out—has sparked endless theories about how many other A-listers are secretly related.
Wait, so Mystique and Hawkeye are cousins? My mind is officially blown. How is this the first time we are hearing about this?
I need to know how they found out. Was it a family reunion? Did they do a 23andMe test? I need the full backstory immediately.
The timing of the discovery is also raising eyebrows. Lawrence noted they found out "a few years ago," leaving fans desperate to know if this happened before or after Renner’s terrifying snowplow accident in 2023. Did J-Law rush to the hospital as a concerned cousin, or were they just casual industry acquaintances at the time?
The Marvel Crossover That Never Was
While the news is delightful, it is also a bit of a tragic missed opportunity for comic book lovers. Lawrence spent four films covered in blue body paint as Mystique in the X-Men prequels, while Renner has been slinging arrows in the MCU since 2011. Despite their shared DNA and shared genre dominance, the two have never crossed paths on screen.
With the MCU currently integrating mutants and the X-Men into their timeline, speculation is running wild about a potential family reunion on camera. However, insiders know that ship has likely sailed. Lawrence has been vocal about her dislike for the grueling makeup process required for Mystique, often citing skin rashes and discomfort. Meanwhile, Renner is officially locked in to return as Clint Barton in the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday.
Imagine the power of a scene with J-Law and Jeremy Renner now that we know they are family. The banter would be unmatched.
How Deep Do the Roots Go?
Lawrence didn't elaborate on how the discovery was made, fueling speculation that it might have been an ancestry DNA test situation—a trend that has been outing secret celebrity relatives left and right lately. Whether they discovered the link through a genealogy website or a conversation with an older relative, the "Renner-Lawrence" dynasty is officially canon.
While we likely won't see Lawrence suiting up in blue again anytime soon, fans are now keeping their eyes peeled for a red carpet appearance featuring the newfound cousins. Until then, we will be waiting for Renner's reaction to the news breaking the internet.
