Sorry, male Hollywood execs: Jennifer Lawrence isn't sugar-coating things anymore.
The Oscar winner has written an impassioned letter about the wage gap for Lena Dunham's "Lenny" newsletter. Lawrence unfortunately become a poster child for the issue last December, when the Sony hack revealed that she and Amy Adams were paid less than their male costars in American Hustle.
In the letter -- titled "Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co-Stars?" -- Lawrence admits that she has previously "remained ever-so slightly quiet" on the topic of feminism. Now, though, she realizes that talk could bring about much-needed change.
"I'm over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likable! F*ck that," Lawrence writes. "I don’t think I’ve ever worked for a man in charge who spent time contemplating what angle he should use to have his voice heard. It's just heard."
She goes on to address the American Hustle situation directly, saying that she didn't push in contract negotiations for fear of being seen as "spoiled," "difficult" or "a brat" -- words Sony execs used to describe Angelina Jolie in leaked emails.
Lawrence also wonders if she's been conditioned to speak in a manner that doesn't "offend" or "scare" men, in hopes of keeping her charming Hollywood persona intact:
A few weeks ago at work, I spoke my mind and gave my opinion in a clear and no-bullshit way; no aggression, just blunt. The man I was working with (actually, he was working for me) said, “Whoa! We’re all on the same team here!” As if I was yelling at him. I was so shocked because nothing that I said was personal, offensive, or, to be honest, wrong. All I hear and see all day are men speaking their opinions, and I give mine in the same exact manner, and you would have thought I had said something offensive.
Lawrence's letter has been received well across social media, with many lauding the actress for being sincere, frank and funny.
Jennifer Lawrence's thing in Lenny Letter makes me like her a helluva lot more than all the falling over she does— Sarah Breen (@SarahJayBee) October 13, 2015
Just woke up to the @lennyletter in my email with an article by Jennifer Lawrence. Yessss. Love this thing. pic.twitter.com/1PVvsIIbaU— Chelsea (@chelseab343) October 13, 2015
"I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early" A true woman accepts her own flaws #JenniferLawrence https://t.co/r2AuxAMlWJ— Czarrrr (@czarinaxnarido) October 13, 2015
Wow, Jennifer Lawrence's piece for @lennyletter on pay inequality is awesome. AWESOME.— Vicki Notaro (@vickinotaro) October 13, 2015
This summer, Forbes named Jennifer Lawrence the world's highest-paid actress -- not long after she signed on to costar in a sci-fi romance with fellow blockbuster maven Chris Pratt.
Lawrence will reportedly make $20 million for the film, along with a 30% share of its profits if the movie breaks even; Pratt, meanwhile, is reportedly getting a mere $12 million.