'Joy' trivia and fun facts

First film produced by Annapurna Pictures to receive a PG-13 rating.

Some scenes were shot in Haverhill, MA.

The second film directed by David O. Russell to be rated PG-13 after "Accidental Love".

This is Jennifer Lawrence third film collaboration with David O. Russell. They previously worked together on Silver Linings Playbook (2012) & American Hustle (2013).

The fourth collaboration between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. They previously starred together in El lado bueno de las cosas (2012), La gran estafa americana (2013), and Serena (2014).

Under David O. Russell's direction, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Lawrence have all been nominated for Academy Awards. Lawrence won for Silver Linings Playbook.

Joy Mangano first developed the Miracle Mop in 1990, the same year actress Jennifer Lawrence was born.