All About Cy! Everything Jennifer Lawrence Has Said About Her Son

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lawrence attends the “Causeway” Premiere during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Jennifer Lawrence’s life changed when she had her son, Cy.

PEOPLE confirmed in September 2021 that Lawrence and Cooke Maroney — who got married in October 2019 — wereexpecting their first child. Cy was born in February 2022 and the couple werespotted out on a walkwith their newborn in April.

Since his birth, Lawrence has approached her career differently.

Cy will soon become a big brother. In October 2024,Voguerevealed thatLawrence is pregnantwith her and Maroney’s second child.

Here’s everything Jennifer Lawrence has said about motherhood and her son, Cy.

He’s named after a famous artist

Jennifer Lawrence at the 96th Annual Oscars on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Rich Polk/Variety/Getty

Rich Polk/Variety/Getty

Lawrence confirmed toVoguein September 2022 that she had a boy in February and named him Cy Maroney. She also revealed that he was named after the American painter Cy Twombly, who is one of her husband’s favorite artists.

Twombly, who died in 2011, was known for his large-scale abstract works. The artistic name choice makes sense considering that Cooke currently serves as the director of the Gladstone Gallery.

Lawrence joked about loving him as much as her cat

Jennifer Lawrence attends the world premiere of Netflix’s “Don’t Look Up” on December 05, 2021.Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic

Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic

“It’s so scary to talk about motherhood,” she said. “Because it’s so different for everybody. If I say, ‘It was amazing from the start,’ some people will think, ‘It wasn’t amazing for me at first,’ and feel bad.”

Lawrence said having Cy changed her career

Cooke Maroney and Jennifer Lawrence are seen on April 10, 2023 in New York City.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

Prior to becoming a mom, Lawrence had an intense work schedule. But since giving birth, she’s been more selective about her projects.

Beyond being choosy about what she works on, Lawrence is also preparing herself for the unique challenges children of high-profile parents can face.

“Kids have advantages and disadvantages when they’re born, all of them,” the actress told Diaz. “The best thing I can do is just make sure he knows he’s loved, and that he’s our number one priority, and try to be a good example of kindness.”

She continued, “I’m sure there will be challenges specifically from my choices and my lifestyle, and we’ll both have to confront that and deal with it when that day comes.”

She’s accepted the paparazzi as part of her son’s life

Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney are seen in the Upper West Side on August 22, 2023 in New York City.Gotham/GC Images

“If he feels that I’m anxious before I leave the house, or I’m angry when we’re outside, that’s going to impact him,” Lawrence said. “So it’s actually done the opposite, where I’ve gotten a little bit more zen and a little bit more relaxed with getting photographed because I don’t have a choice. You just have to accept it, and take a deep breath and walk.”

Lawrence said she has mom guilt

Jennifer Lawrence attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter/Getty

Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter/Getty

During a 2022 episode ofVariety’sActors on Actorsseries, Lawrence spoke withViola Davis— who has one daughter,Genesis, and two stepchildren with her husband,Julius Tennon— about the guilt that comes with being a mother.

“Every day of being a mom, I feel awful,” Lawrence said. “I feel guilty. I’m playing with him, and I’m like, ‘Is this what he wants to be doing? Should we be outside? What if he’s cold? What if he’s going to get sick? Should we be inside? Is this enough? Is this developing your brain enough?’ ”

Despite her fears about having a family, theX-Menactress said that she now feels more capable than ever. Lawrence told Davis: “I know I can do it, and I know that I love it, and I know I’m doing a good job and that I’ll always try my hardest to do a good job.”

She loves Cy “so much it’s impossible”

Jennifer Lawrence is seen leaving The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 6, 2021 in New York City.Raymond Hall/GC Images

Raymond Hall/GC Images

TheSilver Linings Playbookactress toldVoguethat having Cy changed her life overnight.

“The morning after I gave birth, I felt like my whole life had started over,” Lawrence said. “Like, now is day one of my life. I was just so in love … My heart has stretched to a capacity that I didn’t know about. I include my husband in that.”

She continued, “I mean the euphoria of Cy is just — Jesus, it’s impossible. I always tell him, ‘I love you so much it’s impossible.’ ”

He is going to be a big brother

In October 2024,Vogueannounced that Lawrence and Maroney are currentlyexpecting their second child.

source: people.com