History of Brie Larson in Timeline
Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, is an accomplished American actress, singer, and filmmaker. Starting with comedic supporting roles as a teenager, she transitioned to leading roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2019, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by including her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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October 1, 1989: Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers Born
On October 1, 1989, Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, was born in Sacramento, California.
1997: Inspiration from Selena
In 1997, at age six, Brie Larson watched Jennifer Lopez in Selena and was inspired to become an actress.
1998: Acting Career Debut on The Tonight Show
In 1998, Brie Larson began her acting career with a comedy sketch on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
2000: Cast in Schimmel
In 2000, Brie Larson was cast in the Fox sitcom Schimmel, which was canceled before airing due to Robert Schimmel's cancer diagnosis.
2001: Regular Role in Raising Dad
In 2001, Brie Larson secured a regular role in the sitcom Raising Dad.
2002: Raising Dad Ended
In 2002, the sitcom Raising Dad, in which Brie Larson played a regular role, ended.
2003: Starred in Right on Track
In 2003, Brie Larson starred alongside Beverley Mitchell in the Disney Channel film Right on Track.
2003: Lost out on Thirteen Role
In 2003, Brie Larson was discouraged when she lost out on a key role in the film Thirteen.
2003: Wrote 'Invisible Girl' after Peter Pan audition failure
In 2003, after failing to get cast in Peter Pan, Brie Larson wrote and recorded a song titled "Invisible Girl", which received airplay on KIIS-FM.
2004: Minor Roles in Sleepover and 13 Going on 30
In 2004, Brie Larson played minor roles in the comedies Sleepover and 13 Going on 30.
2005: Release of Finally Out of P.E. Album
In 2005, Brie Larson experimented with a music career and released her album Finally Out of P.E.
2006: Supporting Role in Hoot
In 2006, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film Hoot.
2006: Cast in Hoot
In 2006, Brie Larson was cast in the comedy film Hoot alongside Logan Lerman and Cody Linley.
2007: Launched Bunnies and Traps Magazine
In 2007, Brie Larson launched an arts and literature magazine called Bunnies and Traps, where she wrote her own opinion columns.
2009: Appearance in United States of Tara
In 2009, Brie Larson appeared in the television series United States of Tara.
2010: Appeared in Our Town and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Brie Larson appeared in a stage production of Our Town at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and featured in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
2010: Supporting Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Release
In 2010, one of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, was released.
2011: Featured in Rampart
In 2011, Brie Larson played the troubled daughter of a corrupt cop in the drama Rampart, finding the role emotionally intense.
2011: United States of Tara Cancelled
In 2011, the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara, starring Brie Larson, was canceled after three seasons.
2012: 21 Jump Street Release
In 2012, 21 Jump Street, one of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2012: Supporting Role in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson appeared in a supporting role in the comedy film 21 Jump Street.
2012: Co-wrote and Co-directed The Arm and Featured in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson co-wrote and co-directed the short film The Arm, which won a special jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and she also featured in the film 21 Jump Street.
2012: Auditioned for Unicorn Store
In 2012, Brie Larson unsuccessfully auditioned for a role in the film Unicorn Store, which she would later direct and star in after the initial production stalled.
2013: Began dating Alex Greenwald
In 2013, Brie Larson began dating Alex Greenwald, the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Los Angeles rock band Phantom Planet.
2013: Filming Basmati Blues
In 2013, Brie Larson filmed the movie Basmati Blues, which received criticism for its white savior narrative after its release in 2017.
2013: Breakthrough Role in Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson had her breakthrough role as a social worker in the independent drama Short Term 12, gaining critical acclaim.
2013: Supporting roles in Don Jon and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, Brie Larson played supporting roles in the romantic dramas Don Jon and The Spectacular Now. In Don Jon, she played the sister of the title character, and in The Spectacular Now, she played the ex-girlfriend of Miles Teller's character.
2013: Releases of Short Term 12, Don Jon, and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, three of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films were released: Short Term 12, Don Jon, and The Spectacular Now.
2014: Role in The Gambler
In 2014, Brie Larson appeared in the crime drama The Gambler, playing a literature student involved with her professor. Though the director cast Larson to give the role more depth, critics felt her talents were underutilized.
2014: Launched Women of Cinefamily
In 2014, Brie Larson launched Women of Cinefamily with Alia Penner, a program to promote films by and starring women. She also released a statement regarding sexual assault allegations against Cinefamily executives.
2015: Recognition for Performance in Room
In 2015, Brie Larson gained wider recognition and received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a kidnapping victim in the drama Room.
2015: Film releases in Digging for Fire and Trainwreck
In 2015, Brie Larson had three film releases, including Digging for Fire, a comedy-drama where she influenced her character's choices, and Trainwreck, where she played Amy Schumer's sister. Trainwreck was a commercial success.
2015: Trainwreck and Room Release
In 2015, two of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films were released: Trainwreck and Room.
2016: Engagement to Alex Greenwald
In 2016, Brie Larson and Alex Greenwald became engaged. They lived together in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
2016: Joined Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2016, Brie Larson joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was later a finalist for the organization's board of governors.
2016: Leading role in Free Fire and deleted scenes from Wiener-Dog
In 2016, Brie Larson played a leading role in Free Fire, an action-comedy, and had filmed scenes for Wiener-Dog, though they were cut. Free Fire did not recoup its investment.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30 and People's Beauty List
In 2016, Brie Larson was featured by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list and was included by People in their annual beauty list.
2016: Elle's Description of Larson's Persona
In 2016, Holly Millea of Elle described Brie Larson's off-screen persona as athletic, lean, solid, and surefooted, with a warm and familial energy.
2017: Feature Film Directorial Debut with Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson made her feature film directorial debut with the independent comedy-drama Unicorn Store.
2017: Fundraising for Motion Picture & Television Fund and advocacy against Trump's policies
In 2017, Brie Larson participated in fundraising for the Motion Picture & Television Fund, co-hosted an event for Women in Film, and condemned Donald Trump's policies at the Women's March on Washington.
2017: Starred in The Glass Castle and Basmati Blues; directed Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in The Glass Castle and Basmati Blues, which received mixed reviews. She also made her directorial debut with Unicorn Store, which was later picked up by Netflix.
2017: Ventured into Blockbusters with Kong: Skull Island
In 2017, Brie Larson ventured into blockbusters with her role in the monster film Kong: Skull Island.
2017: Kong: Skull Island Release
In 2017, Kong: Skull Island, one of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2018: Asserted commitment to activism
In 2018, Brie Larson asserted her commitment to activism and speaking out on social and political issues.
2018: Collaboration with women in Hollywood to establish Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Brie Larson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aimed at protecting women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Named Among Best American Actors Under 30
In 2018, Brie Larson was named among the best American actors under 30 by IndieWire.
2018: Advocating for Diversity in Film Criticism
In 2018, at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, Brie Larson addressed the lack of diversity among film reporters. She called for better representation of minority voices in film criticism and announced a twenty-percent quota for underrepresented journalists at the Sundance and Toronto International Film Festivals. Also in 2018, she started including an inclusion rider provision in her film and press junket contracts.
2019: Speaking Out on Diversity and Social Issues
In 2019, Brie Larson remarked upon the lack of diversity among film critics and journalists, noting they were "overwhelmingly white male", which led to trolling and review bombing of the Captain Marvel page on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2019, she guest-edited an issue of Stylist magazine to bring attention to diversity and social inclusion, and at the Women in the World Annual Summit, she spoke out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood. Variety honored Larson in 2019 for her work with the Equal Justice Initiative.
2019: Starred as Captain Marvel
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Captain Marvel.
2019: Starred as Captain Marvel and in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel in Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios' first female-led film. She also reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame. Captain Marvel grossed over $1 billion, and Avengers: Endgame became the highest-grossing film of all time briefly.
2019: Teamed with Destin Daniel Cretton for Just Mercy
In 2019, Brie Larson teamed with Destin Daniel Cretton for the third time in Just Mercy, based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir, where she played Eva Ansley.
2019: Relationship with Elijah Allan-Blitz
In 2019, Brie Larson was in a relationship with actor-filmmaker Elijah Allan-Blitz, after breaking off her engagement with Alex Greenwald earlier that year.
2019: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Brie Larson was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging her impact and contributions.
2019: Netflix picked up Unicorn Store for digital distribution
In 2019, Netflix picked up Brie Larson's directorial debut, the comedy-drama Unicorn Store, for digital distribution.
2019: Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame Release
In 2019, two of Brie Larson's most critically acclaimed films were released: Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame.
2020: Expressed fandom for Super Mario Galaxy
In 2020, Brie Larson expressed her fondness for the Super Mario franchise and the game Super Mario Galaxy.
2020: Endorsing "Defund the Police"
In 2020, Brie Larson publicly endorsed the "defund the police" movement.
2020: Started a YouTube Channel and Hosted Podcast
In 2020, Brie Larson started her own YouTube channel and hosted a podcast named Learning Lots alongside actress Jessie Ennis.
2020: Won Emmy Award for The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, Brie Larson won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program for producing the virtual reality series The Messy Truth VR Experience.
2020: Break from acting and Emmy win for The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brie Larson took a break from acting and focused on personal interests. She also produced and appeared in The Messy Truth VR Experience, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
2022: Reprised Captain Marvel for Disney attractions and projects
In 2022, Brie Larson reprised her role as Captain Marvel for Disneyland Paris' Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, the Disney Wish cruise ship's Avengers: Quantum Encounter, and collaborated with Disney+ on Growing Up and Remembering. She also featured in Fortnite Battle Royale.
2023: Return to acting in Fast X and The Marvels, Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
In 2023, Brie Larson returned to acting in Fast X and The Marvels, which received mixed reviews and performed below expectations. She also briefly voiced Envy Adams in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and served as a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
2023: Starred in Lessons in Chemistry
In 2023, Brie Larson starred in the miniseries Lessons in Chemistry, earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
2023: Declared being single
In 2023, Brie Larson stated that she was single.
2023: Avoided questions on Johnny Depp at Cannes Film Festival
In 2023, Brie Larson, serving as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, avoided questions regarding Johnny Depp, who was accused of abuse, whose film was premiering at the festival.
2023: Lessons in Chemistry miniseries release
In 2023, Lessons in Chemistry, a miniseries adaptation of Bonnie Garmus's novel, was released on Apple TV+. Brie Larson served as an executive producer and starred in the series, receiving Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
November 2025: Announcement as Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
During the Nintendo Direct in November 2025, it was announced that Brie Larson will voice Rosalina in the 2026 film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
December 2025: Celebrity Guest Narrator at Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional
In December 2025, Brie Larson was a celebrity guest narrator at the Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional.
2025: Less assertive in expressing opinions
By 2025, Brie Larson became less assertive in expressing social and political opinions.
2025: Claire Allfree's Description of Larson
In 2025, Claire Allfree of The Daily Telegraph wrote that Brie Larson can quickly transform from being friendly to "prickly and unresponsive".
2026: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
In 2026, Brie Larson will voice Rosalina in the film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
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