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Jennifer Lawrence has 'two left feet'

Sep 14, 2012, 15:02 GMT

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence has 'two left feet' when it comes to dancing.

'The Hunger Games' actress struggled when she had to shoot scenes for her role as a dance expert in upcoming film 'Silver Linings Playbook' - based on author Matthew Quick's best-seller - because she has no rhythm or co-ordination

Jennifer's character Tiffany is a grieving widow who helps former teacher/mental institution patient Pat - played by Bradley Cooper - win back his wife. Only there is one condition, he has to partner her in a dance competition.

Jennifer told The Daily Mail newspaper: 'I have two left feet, and I'm not exactly a graceful mover.

'Bradley's the one who can dance - and he's not supposed to know how to!'

The 22-year-old beauty didn't expect to be offered the role, joking that she didn't think they'd hire a 'klutz'.

However, she wowed director David O. Russell - who directed Oscar-winning film 'The Fighter' - with an audition conducted via internet video chat service Skype.

He said: 'Jennifer did her audition on Skype from her parents' home in Louisville.

'I knew she was Tiffany the moment I saw it. She was funny and she just has a quality about her.'

The film also stars Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver as Pat's parents and Julia Styles as his wife Veronica.