Jennifer Lawrence uses Hunger Games gesture to encourage midterm voting

Actress Jennifer Lawrence referenced her role in The Hunger Games franchise on November 3 to encourage her social media followers to vote in the midterm elections. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported that the Oscar winner posted a photograph on Instagram showing herself performing the three finger salute from the film series. [1][2]

Along with the image, Lawrence shared a link to Vote.org and posted a caption referencing lines from the franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, her caption read, Midterms bb. Don't forget who burns with us. Variety added that Lawrence posted the call to action to her 8.7 million followers on Instagram. [1][2]

The phrase quotes a line spoken by Lawrence's character, Katniss Everdeen, in the movie Mockingjay Part 1. The original film series was adapted from the young adult science fiction novels written by Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Lawrence is preparing for a return to the franchise. [1][8]