--- title: Jennifer Lawrence Answers Burning Questions on Ellen description: Jennifer Lawrence fans have had the opportunity to learn a lot about her this week. 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While playing a special edition of “Burning Questions” appropriately dubbed “Jennifer’s Law,” J-Law supplied answers to compelling mysteries such as what cocktail she could be satisfied drinking for the rest of her life, what her favorite reality show is and what she talks to her dog about. However, DeGeneres’ most compelling query for the 27-year-old actor revolved around whether Liam Hemsworth or Bradley Cooper is a better kisser. Lawrence has locked lips with both these actors multiple times on-screen—Hemsworth in _The Hunger Games_ trilogy and Cooper in _Silver Linings Playbook_ and _Serena_. 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