Jennifer Lawrence felt like a "shaking Chihuahua" ahead of The Hunger Games premiere in Los Angeles.

The actress stars as Katniss Everdeen in the highly-anticipated movie, and has been tipped for great success as the film's leading lady.

Jennifer revealed her nerves ahead of debuting the film in Los Angeles on Monday, as she was joined by her co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.

"Right now I'm terrified out of my mind," she exclaimed to E! Online. "I feel like a shaking Chihuahua at the door I'm so out of my mind stressed and excited that I don't know how I feel.

"I can see why," when it was pointed out everyone was desperate to talk to her. "Because I just blurt everything out!"

Meanwhile, Jennifer's co-star believes the actress should go into hiding following the worldwide release of the Gary Ross-directed action thriller later this month.

Paula Malcomson, who plays Katniss' mother in the film, thinks Jennifer's life will never be the same again after the highly-anticipated movie's release.

"She won't be able to walk down the street next week," she said, before jokingly advising the star "Hide. Go into seclusion!"

The 41-year-old actress also gave Jennifer another piece of advice.

"Get a live-in lover," she laughed.