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Can you believe it has been over a decade since The Hunger Games was initially released in theaters, and can you imagine a world where Jennifer Lawrence did not star as Katniss Everdeen!?

Lots of other famous faces auditioned for the role in the movies and you may be surprised by some of the names on this list. Jennifer was 20 years old when she was cast in the lead role.

In total, there were four films in the Hunger Games franchise and they were all released between 2012 and 2015. Jennifer starred in all four films alongside Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson.

Keep reading to see the nine other actresses who auditioned for Katniss Everdeen… More Here! »

The Hunger Games franchise is still generating headlines to this day with the impending release of prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. However, we bet that even the most adoring fans don’t know all of the behind-the-scenes secrets from the original movies.

Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, the franchise tells its story across four movies.

It started with The Hunger Games in 2012 and ended with 2015′s Mockingjay Part 2. Plenty went down in that time.

With the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes right around the corner, we did some digging and rustled up 10 secrets from the franchise, including details about Jennifer‘s pay and the scene she hated to film, on-set injuries, roles that almost went to other actors and the moment that resulted in damage to a sacred site.

Take a look and let us know if anything surprised you!

Scroll through the slideshow to check out 10 secrets from the set of The Hunger Games…

Rachel Zegler opened up about the various connections she shares with Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence.

The 22-year-old’s most obvious connection to Jennifer is that she is starring in the Hunger Games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The latter famously played Katniss in the original movies.

However, she revealed another way that the two are bonded in an interview. She also reflected on running into Jennifer at a recent event.

Read more to see what Jennifer Lawrence had to say…More Here! »

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, are classics to this day.

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who competed in the Games or took over Panem have amassed impressive fortunes while working in Hollywood.

While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.

Believe it or not, it’s been seven years since the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and a highly anticipated prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to debut in just a few weeks. Where does the time go?!

Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen and ranked the biggest names from the franchise by their net worth. You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.

Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…

Bad news for fans who were hoping to see Jennifer Lawrence embody the Girl on Fire one more time.

The 33-year-old No Hard Feelings actress found breakout success bringing Katniss Everdeen to life in the Hunger Games film franchise.

Earlier this year, she revealed if she was interested in returning to the role. Her answer gave fans a glimmer of hope.

However, the franchise’s director and producer provided a slight reality check during a recent interview.

Read more abut Jennifer Lawrence’s future as Katniss Everdeen…More Here! »

Jennifer Lawrence is hanging out with one of her friends.

The 33-year-old Oscar-winning actress chatted with her friend as they stepped out for the night on Friday night (October 27) in New York City.

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For her outing, Jennifer went business casual in a white blouse with black trousers.

Earlier this month, Jennifer was spotted out to lunch with a famous friend.

Last month, Jennifer was at Paris Fashion Week and met up with the new star of the Hunger Games franchise at a fashion show.

In a recent interview, Jennifer revealed the important question she waited to ask husband Cooke Maroney until late in their relationship.

Jennifer‘s latest movie No Hard Feelings is available for streaming on Netflix now!

The Hunger Games franchise director Francis Lawrence is confirming how that Rachel Zegler bow happened in the upcoming prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

The director has helmed all of the Hunger Games movies, except the first one, and he confirmed in a recent interview that the moment was definitely a nod to Jennifer Lawrence‘s bow in the first film.

Check out what he said inside…More Here! »