The powers that be that run American Idol desperately want a girl to win Season 12 of the show, and I know what they need to do that. They need the American Idol version of the hottest young actress in Hollywood right now - Jennifer Lawrence. Let me breakdown why "J Law" is so popular right now and why that is exactly what the lucky lady needs to win the competiton:
1) She is extremely talented but does not take herself too seriously. At the age of 22, Jennifer already has been nominated for two Oscars, and just won for "Silver Linings Playbook" on Sunday. Yet, she does not come across as some self involved artist always trying to improve on each little scene or take. She makes it look natural and not forced and never overdoes it. In interviews she admits she has little formal acting training and never talks like one of those serious thespians. Idol contestants should take note and not try to come across like they are the greatest vocalist to ever be born. They need to be good vocalists, but they definitely should not think they are!
2) She is very attractive, but not so gorgeous or too sexy to make females jealous. Jennifer has that kind of wholesome, healthy good looks that both guys and girls can appreciate. She is not some skinny, anemic waif, and has curves in all the right places. Plus she feels very comfortable in her own skin and looks like a real person. Fake people never get too far in life and never too far in American Idol. All of the latest "White Guy With Guitars" winners, have been good looking but very comfortable, easy going fellows that everyone seemed to like.
3) She is approachable, incredibly likable with a charismatic personality, and a great sense of humor. I think one reason she was selected over the other very talented actresses this year is because Jennifer is so easy to like. When the Academy members vote for the winners you know that goes through their minds when they are selecting who should win.
I love this interview she has when Jack Nicholson shows up and flirts with her. How could anyone not love her? American Idol contestants should remember that just being an excellent vocalist is not how you win the show. You need people to really love you so they will vote for you non-stop for hours. If Jennifer Lawrence were on the show she would get tons of votes and stay in the competition.
So learn from Jennifer Lawrence all you American Idol contestants! Work not only on your singing, but on being yourselves, being personable and being lovable. Make it easy for people to love not just your singing but your whole personality. That is what it takes to be the next American Idol. I think it is more difficult for a talented, attractive woman to have the "likability" factor that Jennifer Lawrence (and Anne Hathaway too) possess in large quantities. Good luck to all of them and may the odds be forever in their favor.