Head Start: The Humble Beginnings Of 'The Hunger Games' Cast

Jennifer Lawrence As Katniss Everdeen

The coveted lead role in 'The Hunger Games' needed to go to someone truly exceptional — and young enough to be believable. So why not one of the youngest Best Actress nominees in recent years? Jennifer Lawrence, 21, probably thanks her lucky stars she took that part in ... in ... what was she nominated for again?

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