Despite the popularity of this theory, the Hunger Games franchise has never confirmed that Lucy Gray - winner of the 10th Hunger Games - and Katniss - winner of the 74th - are related.

Is Katniss Everdeen a descendant of Lucy Gray?

No, Lucy Gray has no relation to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. When the original novel for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes first came out, some fans suspected that Lucy might actually be Katniss' grandmother.

How does Lucy Gray connect to Katniss?

"Katniss Everdeen's connection to the Covey and Lucy Gray Baird is implied through their shared musical talent, knowledge of certain songs, and association with mockingjays."

Is Lucy Gray Baird related to President Coin?

Fan theories posit that Lucy Gray Baird may be a relative of Katniss Everdeen or President Coin. Director Francis Lawrence told us Baird likely isn't Coin, but could have ties to the character.

Is Katniss related to Maude Ivory?

Maude Ivory's decision to stay in District 12 could have led to her becoming Katniss' grandmother. While author Suzanne Collins has not confirmed this theory, the upcoming film adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes could potentially explore this connection and bring the two stories together even more.

Is Lucy Gray Related to Katniss? (Hunger Games Theory)

What happened to Lucy Gray in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?

In the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Lucy story she returns to District 12 where she eventually meets Coriolanus Snow again.

How did Katniss recognize Tigris?

Years later, Katniss will recognize Tigris in Mockingjay – Part 2 (now played by Eugenie Bondurant) as a longtime stylist for the Games. Snow and Tigris have long since fallen out, it seems—we catch glimpses of her disappointment in his ruthless path to power in Songbirds and Snakes.

What did Snow do to Tigris?

At an unknown point in time years before the 74th Hunger Games, she was personally fired by Snow, the stated reason being due to her being too surgically enhanced.

Is Katniss related to the Covey?

Since some of the Covey's songs survived into the trilogy through Katniss Everdeen, who learned them from her father, it's been theorized that they are descendants of the Covey— probably through Maude Ivory, who shared Katniss's ability to memorize music after a listen or two.

Why did they erase the 10th Hunger Games?

In the book (which is told from Coriolanus's point-of-view), during his final chat with Dr Gaul, Coriolanus is told that all recordings of the 10th Hunger Games have been deleted. It was wiped from the record as it led to the deaths of some of the mentors, potentially making the Capitol look weak.

Is Snow in love with Lucy Gray?

In the movie, Snow and Baird develop a friendship as mentor and tribute after Lucy Gray saves Snow's life during an attack on Panem. After being sent to District 12 as a Peacekeeper in the aftermath of the 10th Hunger Games, Snow starts to deepen his relationship with Lucy Gray, which develops in a more romantic light.

Why did Snow shoot Lucy Gray?

Believing Lucy Gray planted the snake to harm him, Snow goes on a rampage, shooting his gun into the woods. For a moment, it seems like he has hit Lucy Gray but then she starts singing “The Hanging Tree,” causing countless Mockingjays to join in chorus.

Was Lucy Gray in the original Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes introduces Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the District 12 tribute in the 10th Hunger Games. Though she shares several similarities with The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen, she was born around 80 years before the Mockingjay was reaped for the 74th Hunger Games.

How old was Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games?

Lucy Gray Baird is supposed to be 16 in the film. Rachel Zegler is six years older than her at 22. Lucy Gray is the lead singer of a band who plays in District 12 when she's selected as a tribute in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Similarly, Jennifer Lawrence was 21 when playing the 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen.

Who is Alma coin related to?

After the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, people have speculated that Coin could be related to Lucy Gray Baird, under the assumption that Lucy Gray ended up finding District 13.

What is the difference between Katniss and Lucy Gray?

Katniss Has a Connection to District 12 Unlike Lucy Gray

Unlike Katniss, Lucy Gray wasn't born and raised in District 12. Instead, she moved around often before the First Rebellion. As a member of the Covey, she traveled throughout Panem, singing and performing for all the districts.

Does Peeta think Katniss is a mutt?

As they discuss District 12, Peeta spirals out of control, blaming Katniss for the district's destruction and accusing her of being a mutt created by the Capitol to use against everyone.

Are Gale and Katniss actually cousins?

Gale Hawthorne is Katniss Everdeen's best friend and hunting partner. In order to not cast suspicion on Katniss and Peeta Mellark's highly publicized strategic romance, Gale is presented as Katniss's cousin. He bears a resemblance to Katniss, which makes their cover believable.

Why did Cato not like Katniss?

Cato's competitive nature is even more extreme than those of his fellow Careers, as he harbors a deep resentment of Katniss due to her high training score and iterates to his allies that he must be the one to kill her.

Why was Tigris banished?

As Tigris Snow eventually explains to Katniss Everdeen, President Snow fired her because she wasn't pretty enough to be a stylist for the tributes anymore. In reality, it was probably due to his twisted views after gaining power.

Why did Tigris look like that?

She is only told that Tigris used to be a stylist for the Hunger Games, like Cinna, and that Snow fired her himself. Over the years, possibly to deal with the pain caused by her cousin's sadistic rise to power, Tigris tattooed and surgically altered her appearance so much that she looked more feline than human.

Why did Coriolanus Snow become evil?

However, when the stakes are as high as they are in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, it makes sense why this character would ultimately become the series' main villain. Snow follows a path the audience can't morally follow, and when he kills Highbottom with rat poison, it solidifies his turn to evil and path toward ...

Why did Tigris become Tiger?

A resident of the Capitol who is sympathetic to the rebel cause, Tigris used to be a designer for the Hunger Games. However, she was banned from the profession because she received too many surgeries—now, her face looks like a tiger's.

What does Peeta whisper to Katniss?

He jokes with her, whispering that it's okay to kiss him since they're madly in love, but once Katniss begins to clean him in the stream, she can see how weak he is.

What did Tigris do in Mockingjay?

Then, we actually meet Tigris in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, where she joins Plutarch Heavensbee's plot to overthrow Coriolanus and the Capitol. She helps hide Katniss, Peeta, and the rest of the rebels under her shop when they enter the Capitol to assassinate Coriolanus.