Gary and Karen Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence had a pretty normal childhood with regular parents. Her mother, Karen Lawrence, controls a children’s camp. And her father, Gary Lawrence, works in construction. Although her folks were initially concerned about their daughter becoming an actress, they’re all gung-ho about it now.
Bernice Gordon
Bernice Gordon is the mother and hero of “Empire” actress Taraji P. Henson. When Henson was young, Gordon divorced her abusive husband and raised her daughter as a single mom. Although they struggled and lived paycheck to paycheck, they both persevered and now Gordon is very proud of her daughter’s achievements.
