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David O. Russell is speaking out about Jennifer Lawrence‘s recent wage inequality essay for Lena Dunham‘s Lenny Letter.

The 57-year-old director, who has worked with the 25-year-old actress on Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and his latest film Joy, says he supports her opinion on the topic.

“I always support all my actors and all their opinions, and I want them all to get what they need,” David told THR. “I don’t really talk about the minutia of what goes on in my movies, but I believe the spirit of what Jennifer is saying is truthful to her heart. I support her and all women in that.”

“I understand what she’s saying, and I think people in the business do too, and I also understand people saying, ‘Well, let’s talk about the minutia of the deal.’ It’s hard to make a movie come together with a lot of big stars,” David continued. “American Hustle had a lot of big stars in it, we all contributed to help make it happen.”

He added, “But I also respect that Jennifer is finding her voice, and I think it’s in service of something very important. Jennifer‘s character in Joy is about the same thing – maturity, learning what it is to have your own space and express your own voice, and to have power. And that’s what she’s learning.”

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Jennifer Lawrence just released a personal statement on her Facebook account to clear up all those nasty rumors about a “fight” with David O. Russell on the set of Joy.

A report was released saying the actress and director had a screaming match, but a Fox rep said it was all method acting to get hyped up for the scene.

“Hey guys! It’s Jen!” she wrote on her page. “I know I don’t go on here a lot because I can barely work email but there’s been a terrible rumor going around the last 24 hours so I wanted to clear it up.”

“David O. Russell is one of my closest friends and we have an amazing collaborative working relationship,” Jennifer continued. “I adore this man and he does not deserve this tabloid malarkey. This movie is going great and I’m having a blast making it!”

Joy is the third movie the two stars are collaborating on after Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

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Jennifer Lawrence reportedly got into an argument with director David O. Russell on the set of their new film Joy on Wednesday (February 25) in Boston, Mass.

According to TMZ, an eyewitness claims the 24-year-old actress and 56-year-old director were screaming profanities at each other.

The movie studio Fox 2000 told the site that there was indeed screaming, but it was just David getting Jen hyped up for an emotional scene.

Apparently, Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein showed up to set that day and David told him to leave.

Jennifer and David have worked together on several films, including Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

Jennifer Lawrence shows her stripes while walking outside of the Greenwhich Hotel on Wednesday (December 17) in New York City.

The 24-year-old actress took the time to sign some autographs while making her way to her awaiting car, which had her American Hustle director David O. Russell sitting in the back seat.

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Though Jennifer is mostly known for her movies, her musical vocals have been getting some attention lately since the release of her recent movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.

Check out the new remix of Jennifer‘s song “Hanging Tree,” mixed by new Universal Republic/Casablanca Records artist Michael Gazzo.

“‘Hanging Tree’ is an iconic ballad. Currently topping the charts in almost every single country, the track was a no brainer when it came to remixing! My take on “Hanging Tree” is much lighter, and listener friendly. Although the nature of the track is dark, I envisioned it uplifting an entire group of people to rise up. To unite,” Michael shared to Yahoo.

Orlando Bloom and Kit Harington are two super hot dudes on the red carpet at the Friars Foundation Gala held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Tuesday evening (October 7) in New York City.

The event was held to honor Robert De Niro, who was in attendance with his wife Grace Hightower.

Other stars at the event included Joel McHale, Edgar Ramirez, Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, Jersey Boys stars Christopher Walken and Vincent Piazza, and movie directors Lee Daniels and David O. Russell.

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Naomie Harris flashes a smile while attending the 2014 Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest opening night gala held at the TLC Chinese 6 Theatres on Sunday (February 23) in Hollywood, Calif.

The 32-year-old English actress was joined at the event by singer Bono, Al Pacino, Elisabetta Canalis, and American Hustle director David O. Russell.

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The evening before, Naomie and her Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom co-star Idris Elba hit the red carpet at the 2014 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena.

FYI: Naomie is wearing a Cushnie et Ochs dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Jimmy Choo bag, and Cartier jewelry.

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Bradley Cooper and Amy Adams hit the red carpet at the 2014 Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday afternoon (February 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The actors were joined by their American Hustle director David O. Russell at the event. All three of the talented artists are nominated for their work in the box office smash film.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Bradley Cooper

FYI: Bradley is wearing a Ralph Lauren suit. Amy is wearing an Elie Saab blouse and pants, Christian Louboutin shoes, and EF Collection jewelry.

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