In the world of Lindsay Lohans, Paris Hiltons and other overpaid, over drugged and untalented celebrities, it is refreshing when someone who is actually worthy of being admired comes along. Someone talented, dedicated and not wrapped up in the comings and goings of young Hollywood. A girl who is the exact opposite of the unapproachable persona Kristen Stewart presents.
 
This brings me to the declaration of my large girl crush on Jennifer Lawrence. I have to admit, I have harbored this girl crush for some time now. I want us to be best friends, or “besties” if you will.  (Side note – all of this is said in a completely non-creepy, non-stalker type of way.) I feel like we could kick it and watch television or go get a nonfat soymilk iced latte with no whipped cream at the nearest coffee joint.
 
But Lawrence is so cool she would want it full fat and topped with plenty of whipped cream. She isn’t obsessed with the way she looks and does not allow anyone in Hollywood to tell her to tighten things up. Even though it is absolutely astonishing Lawrence could be considered fat or overweight by Hollywood standards. She controls her body image and is more concerned with being healthy instead of skinny. More women in Hollywood should take note.
 
Her gorgeous looks are just one of many things which make this young lady a worthy role model. Lawrence is insanely talented. She can pull off comedy, drama, romance and everything in between. In the past few years she has been nominated for two Oscars, making her the youngest person to ever be nominated for two Academy Awards in the Best Actress category.
 
Not even a week ago, she took home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the 70th Annual Golden Globes for her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” and is expected by many to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. Add this to a long list of other accolades, and it is impossible to deny Lawrence possesses serious talent.
 
At the age of 22, Lawrence has already accomplished what most actors and actresses scarcely dream of doing. I just simply hope to have a stable job at the age of 22. She is also extremely serious about her job. Many other actresses squander their wealth and fame at her age (I’m looking at you Lindsay Lohan). Lawrence is very serious about her craft and chooses to stay out of the limelight when it comes to her personal life. How many times do you find her face plastered across the front page of TMZ with some sordid tale about what or who she was doing last night?
 
Now, to what is most likely the number one reason I admire Lawrence: she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Yes, she works hard, but at the end of the day, she is basically the girl next door. She often says funny and bizarre things. However, unlike Kristen Stewart, her awkwardness is funny and endearing.
 
Upon winning a Golden Globe for her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” she declared, “I beat Meryl,” referring to Meryl Streep who was also nominated in the category. Some viewers saw this comment as a jab at Meryl Streep, but it actually is a quote from “The First Wives Club.” I commend her for finding something witty to say after being bestowed such a high honor. I would probably burst out in tears and melt to the floor right there in front of Leonardo DiCaprio.  
 
Lawrence will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, and I know I will be tuning in. In between her hectic schedule of being awesome, Lawrence stays busy filming the second installment of The Hunger Games trilogy, “Catching Fire.” I look forward to watching her career grow.
Unfortunately for the both of us, we will probably never meet or be friends. It is a shame. Maybe this article will fall into her hands, and she won’t be totally freaked out.
 
Regardless, good luck at the Oscars. I will be rooting for you from Starkville.
 
Then again, our friendship might just be destiny. Did I mention we are both Leos and like to talk about food? So Jennifer, call me maybe?