From Child Star to Oscar Winner: The Rise of Brie Larson
At just 34 years old, Brie Larson has already cemented her status as a Hollywood A-lister, with an Academy Award for Best Actress to her name. But before she became a household name, Larson was just a shy child with a passion for acting.
Born in Sacramento, California, to chiropractor parents, Larson was homeschooled and began acting at a young age. She became the youngest student to train at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco at just six years old, which helped her overcome her shyness.
Larson’s early career was marked by small roles in TV shows and films, including a comedy sketch on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when she was just eight years old. She also released an album, Finally Out of P.E., in 2005, showcasing her musical talents.
One of her early breakout roles came in 2004, when she played a sassy minor role in the hit comedy 13 Going On 30, alongside Jennifer Garner and Ashley Benson. She also appeared in the sitcom Raising Dad and the films Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World and 21 Jump Street.
However, it was her Oscar-winning performance in the 2015 thriller Room that truly catapulted her to stardom. In the film, Larson played a kidnap victim who has spent seven years trapped in a filthy shed with her son, who was conceived when her abductor raped her.
Since then, Larson has gone on to appear in a string of blockbuster films, including Kong: Skull Island, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame. She has also become a vocal advocate for women’s rights and social justice, using her platform to raise awareness about important issues.
Despite her rapid rise to fame, Larson has remained humble and grounded, crediting her early acting classes with helping her overcome her shyness and build confidence. With her talent, dedication, and commitment to using her platform for good, it’s clear that Larson is here to stay.
At age 34, she’s now the toast of Hollywood with a Best Actress Oscar to her name – so can you guess who she is?
It’s Brie Larson! The star’s acting pinnacle came in 2015 with the release of thriller Room – pictured last month
In Room Brie played a kidnap victim who has spent seven years trapped in a filthy shed where she cares for her son (Jacob Tremblay), who was conceived when her abductor raped her
The star appeared as one of the Six Chicks alongside fellow future star Ashley Benson (to Brie’s left) in the 2004 film 13 Going On 30 – which starred Jennifer Garner
Larson is pictured with her Raising Dad co-stars Kat Dennings and Bob Saget in 2002
The star is seen in Trainwreck with Amy Schumer in 2015
She reprised her superhero role in The Marvels, a notorious flop, and she also joined the Fast And Furious franchise with Fast X, which performed tepidly
With her talent, dedication, and commitment to using her platform for good, it’s clear that Larson is here to stay. She continues to inspire fans around the world with her remarkable story and her unwavering passion for her craft.
So, can you guess who she is? It’s none other than Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actress who has captured our hearts with her incredible talent and her inspiring journey to stardom.