Brie Larson's Spectacular Journey: From Talented Young Actress to Academy Award-Winning Superhero
Brie Larson's Remarkable Journey: From Child Actor to Oscar-Winning Marvel Superhero, witness her incredible evolution spanning two decades in Hollywood
As a child, Brie Larson expressed her desire to become an actor at the young age of six. Reflecting on her early years, she credits acting for assisting in overcoming her shyness and developing essential skills such as engaging in conversations and maintaining eye contact. This was revealed by the actress during an interview with Stylist in 2018.
Quickly after being born in California, she started appearing in commercials and small TV roles. At the age of 10, she finally got her break as a series regular on Raising Dad, a short-lived sitcom on WB. In the show, she portrayed the daughter of Bob Saget.
Throughout the following decades, she took on numerous roles, and in 2016, she even managed to win an Oscar for her performance in Room. However, despite her impressive success, she still felt genuinely nervous when it came to playing the role of Captain Marvel.
Larson reflected, "The main source of my fear stemmed from the public exposure associated with the role. The realization that my face would be showcased on billboards worldwide felt incredibly daunting. Although I still harbor concerns about being unable to freely engage in activities I enjoy, such as independently wandering around airports and observing people, I believe that the impact and significance of the film outweigh my apprehensions."
Scroll down to witness Larson's evolution over time:
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Brie Larson Through the Years: From Child Actor to Oscar-Winning Superhero
Long before she was suiting up to save the world or teaching lessons in chemistry, Brie Larson was a child actor.
"I expressed my desire to become an actor to my mother at the age of six," the actress shared with Stylist in 2018. "I believe it aided me in overcoming my extreme shyness during childhood. It taught me the art of engaging in conversations and maintaining eye contact."
Shortly after, this California native swiftly secured opportunities in commercials and minor television roles. At the tender age of ten, she achieved her first significant breakthrough as a series regular on Raising Dad, a WB sitcom that was unfortunately short-lived. In the show, she portrayed the daughter of none other than Bob Saget.
Taking on numerous roles in the following decades, she successfully garnered an Oscar for her performance in Room in 2016. However, it was her portrayal of Captain Marvel that truly instilled nervousness within her.
"The majority of my anxiety stemmed from the public nature associated with the role," she revealed. "The awareness that this film would result in my face being displayed on billboards worldwide was rather daunting. Although I still have concerns about being unable to partake in activities I enjoy, such as independent walks at the airport while observing people, I believe that the impact the film possesses outweighs any apprehensions I may have."
Scroll down to see Larson through the years:
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2002
Along with her first job came her first cancellation. Raising Dad was canceled after just one season on The WB.
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2004
Larson had small but memorable roles in the comedies Sleepover and 13 Going on 30.
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2005
The star ventured into the world of pop music, releasing her debut and only album called "Finally Out of P.E." shortly after turning sixteen. Her popular hits included "Life After You" and "She Said."
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2006
Larson had her first leading role in a major film with Hoot alongside Logan Lerman and Luke Wilson.
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2009
Larson ventured into more mature content in United States of Tara, a departure from her previous family-friendly roles. In the show, she portrayed the teenage daughter of a woman (Toni Collette) afflicted with multiple personalities.
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2013
The star featured in The Spectacular Now alongside Shailene Woodley, marking the beginning of a remarkable friendship. "I'm truly grateful that she saw me for who I am even before I did. Before I could fully grasp it and feel empowered by it," Larson expressed to GQ in 2014. "There isn't one specific thing she has said; it's more about the profound moments when we encounter each other, where we embrace, shed tears, and lock eyes, realizing just how captivating this world can be."
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2014
Her role in the indie drama Short Term 12 received much Oscar buzz, but she was ultimately snubbed. However, she scored her first Met Gala invite, attending with Prada.
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2016
Larson was awarded the prestigious Oscar for her exceptional portrayal of Ma in the critically acclaimed movie, Room. This gripping film chronicles the extraordinary journey of a courageous young woman and her son, Jacob Tremblay, as they break free from the confines of a room where they were imprisoned for an extensive period of time. Notably, Larson further celebrated this momentous year by accepting a marriage proposal from talented musician, Alex Greenwald.
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2017
The film Unicorn Store marked her directorial debut. It tells the story of a young adult who embarks on a journey to pursue her childhood aspirations. Larson shared the screen with acclaimed actors Samuel L. Jackson and Joan Cusack in this independent movie.
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2019
Carol Danvers, a beloved character among Marvel fans, was formally introduced in Captain Marvel. Soon after, she made another appearance in Avengers: Endgame. However, her relationship with Greenwald ended that same year, leading her to start a new chapter with director Elijah Allan-Blitz.
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2020
Amid the pandemic, Larson found ways to keep busy. She launched her YouTube channel and "Learning Lots with Brie Larson & Jessie Ennis" podcast the following year.
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2023
: Larson's role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continued with her executive production and starring role in Lessons in Chemistry, an eight-episode adaptation of Bonnie Gamus' popular novel, which premiered on Apple TV+. Just a month prior to the release of The Marvels in theaters, Larson announced her split from Allan-Blitz.
