During a film junket in 2017, presenter Roman Kemp was forcibly removed from an interview with Jennifer Lawrence after showing off a large transferable tattoo of the actress’s face on his chest. The stunt, intended to be a humorous display of admiration, led to Kemp being escorted out by security, ending any future chances of interviewing the Oscar-winning star.
Details of the Tattoo Incident and Its Aftermath
At 32 years old, Roman Kemp decided to prank Jennifer Lawrence, who was 34 at the time, by adorning himself with an oversized temporary tattoo featuring her likeness above his right pectoral muscle. Sharing a photo of the tattoo on his Instagram Stories on July 29, 2025, Kemp recalled the moment with a caption describing the joke as a way to embarrass himself during the interview.
However, the joke did not land as intended. Kemp recounted the immediate reaction:
“I was escorted out by security and told I would never interview her again.”
Since then, the presenter admitted he has not had the opportunity to make amends or clarify the prank to Jennifer Lawrence.
“Tbf still haven’t had the chance to redeem myself or explain the situation to her…”
he commented.
Roman Kemp’s Perspective on the Interview and His Approach
In the original 2017 interview, Kemp explained that his goal was to inject humor rather than cause discomfort.
“I went to a film junket of one of Jennifer Lawrence’s films and you know, like every other man on the planet, I have the biggest crush ever on her, right?”
he said.
He added,
“In my head, I’m thinking, ‘OK, how do I embarrass myself as much as possible?’ So I got a huge transferrable tattoo of Jennifer Lawrence’s face on my chest that looked really good, but she just didn’t get it.”
The actress reportedly reacted with visible discomfort, prompting security to intervene. Kemp recalled her reaction vividly:
“She just looked at it like, ‘Oh my God, where’s my security? Please get this kid out the room.’”
Despite the fallout, Kemp expressed regret at making others uncomfortable, stating,
“I don’t like people feeling uncomfortable ever, that’s not my thing. I think I have a nice connection with the artist, because I don’t ask those questions that they don’t want to be asked. I’d rather have fun because I think you get more out of someone if they’re happy anyway.”
He acknowledged the risk involved in such situations, adding,
“But don’t get me wrong, you come up against it a lot.”
The Incident’s Lasting Impact on Kemp’s Career
This incident illustrates how humor can sometimes clash with professional boundaries. Roman Kemp’s failed prank resulted in a permanent ban from interviewing Jennifer Lawrence, showing the consequences of misjudging a celebrity’s reaction during press events.
Given the ongoing respect Kemp shows for making interviews enjoyable and comfortable, it remains unclear if there will ever be a chance for reconciliation between him and Lawrence. Meanwhile, this episode serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required in celebrity interviews, especially when fans’ admiration crosses into unexpected territory.
