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'Silver Linings Playbook' actress Jennifer Lawrence to host 'SNL'

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Jennifer Lawrence attends the photocall for 'Silver Linings Playbook' at the Lightbox during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 9, 2012. UPI/Christine Chew
Jennifer Lawrence attends the photocall for 'Silver Linings Playbook' at the Lightbox during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 9, 2012. UPI/Christine Chew 
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Updated Jan. 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Published: Jan. 3, 2013 at 1:46 PM

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Jennifer Lawrence is to make her debut as guest host of "Saturday Night Live" in New York this month, NBC said Thursday.

Lawrence is currently being seen in the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy "Silver Linings Playbook." Her past credits include "The Hunger Games," "Winter's Bone" and "X-Men: First Class."

The musical guest for Lawrence's Jan. 19 "SNL" episode will be The Lumineers, NBC said.

The Lumineers have been nominated for Best New Artist and their debut album is up for Best Americana Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards.

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