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'Don't be afraid if you're person of colour or a woman': JLaw on Trump's presidency

Jennifer Lawrence reflects on turning the citizen's anger and fear into hope.

Jennifer Lawrence reflects on turning the citizen's anger and fear into hope.

Washington

: In the days following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections, Jennifer Lawrence reflects on turning the citizen's anger and fear into hope.

The 26-year-old Oscar-winning actress penned an essay for Broadly, an American website and digital video channel devoted to representing women's experiences, where she urges the citizens to -"think strongly and clearly-" about what to do next because the past cannot be changed.

-"I want to be positive; I want to support our democracy, but what can we take away from this It's a genuine question that we all need to ask ourselves. We shouldn't blame anyone, we shouldn't riot in the streets,-" she continued.

Perhaps channeling her inner Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games,' Lawrence encouraged people who are disappointed by the outcome of the election to take action.

-"Like Hillary, you can still be an inspiration and get important things done. Do not let this defeat you-let this enrage you! Let it motivate you! Let this be the fire you didn't have before. If you are an immigrant, if you are a person of color, if you are LGBTQ+, if you are a woman-don't be afraid, be loud!-"

The 'Silver Linings Playbook' actress' support for Clinton and her disdain for Trump grew apparent when she on a talk show that she actually tried to send the Republican candidate a message in person.

-"I was at a concert that I heard he was attending,-" she shared, -"I had my full security, I was like, 'Find Donald Trump!' I was adamant on finding him and making a video of me going, 'Hey, Trump. F**k you!'-"

However, Lawrence never got the chance to give him a piece of her mind.

-"I think he knew I was looking for him,-" she said in fun.

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