The Next Jennifer Lawrence? Shailene Woodley and Six Others Who Could Take Her Throne

Joanna Robinson

It's impossible to nail down exactly why Jennifer Lawrence is as popular as she is. How did someone so young manage to become both Internet catnip and an old-school Hollywood darling? She's undeniably talented and unquestionably beautiful, but there are thousands of equally talented and equally beautiful starlets who have come before her without even touching Lawrence's level of success. Likely, her seemingly unaffected and goofily charming demeanor in interviews and on the red carpet have gone a long way toward winning America's heart. Is there anyone who can follow that act? Any up-and-comer who can hit all the Lawrence highlights? Here are a few potential performers waiting in the wings. They each possess at least one of the hallmark Lawrence-ian qualities. But will that be enough to take her down? We shall see.

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