Career Timeline of Brie Larson: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Brie Larson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, is an acclaimed American actress. Beginning with supporting roles in comedies during her teenage years, she transitioned to leading roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. Her achievements include prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Recognizing her impact, Time magazine included her in its list of the 100 most influential people globally in 2019.
2000: Cast in Fox Sitcom Schimmel
In 2000, Brie Larson was cast in the Fox sitcom Schimmel; however, it was canceled before airing due to the star's illness.
2001: First Major Role in Raising Dad
In 2001, Brie Larson landed her first major role as Emily in the WB sitcom Raising Dad, marking a significant step in her acting career.
2003: Failed casting for Thirteen
In 2003, Brie Larson lost out on a key role in the film Thirteen, making her particularly discouraged.
2003: Role in Disney Channel film Right on Track
In 2003, Brie Larson starred in the Disney Channel film Right on Track alongside Beverley Mitchell.
2003: Song titled Invisible Girl
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, continuing to build her experience in film.
2005: Release of Finally Out of P.E. Album
In 2005, Brie Larson briefly ventured into a music career and released her album Finally Out of P.E., showcasing her musical talents.
2006: Role in Comedy Film Hoot
In 2006, Brie Larson played a supporting role in the comedy film Hoot, continuing to build her filmography.
2007: Launch of Bunnies and Traps Magazine
In 2007, Brie Larson launched an arts and literature magazine called Bunnies and Traps, showcasing her multifaceted creative interests.
2009: Role in United States of Tara
In 2009, Brie Larson began her role in the TV series United States of Tara, playing a sardonic teenager.
2010: Stage Production of Our Town
In 2010, Brie Larson appeared in a stage production of Thornton Wilder's play Our Town at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, playing the role of Emily Webb.
2010: Appearance in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Brie Larson appeared in the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a role that contributed to her rising profile in the film industry.
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Release
In 2010, the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, starring Brie Larson, was released and received critical acclaim.
2011: Final Year in United States of Tara
In 2011, Brie Larson concluded her run in the television series United States of Tara after three seasons, marking the end of a significant role in her television career.
2011: Role in Drama Rampart
In 2011, Brie Larson played the troubled daughter in the drama Rampart, an emotionally intense role for her.
2012: Short Film The Arm
In 2012, Brie Larson expanded into filmmaking by co-writing and co-directing the short film The Arm, which won a special jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
2012: Role in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film 21 Jump Street, further expanding her presence in mainstream cinema.
2012: Audition for Unicorn Store
In 2012, Brie Larson unsuccessfully auditioned to star in Unicorn Store when Miguel Arteta was attached to direct. She later was offered the chance to direct and star in the film.
2012: 21 Jump Street Release
In 2012, the film 21 Jump Street, starring Brie Larson, was released and received critical acclaim.
2013: Filming Basmati Blues
In 2013, Brie Larson filmed the India-set musical romance Basmati Blues, which later received criticism for its white savior narrative upon release in 2017.
2013: Breakthrough with Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson had her breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed independent drama Short Term 12, marking the first leading role of her career.
2013: Supporting roles in Don Jon and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, Brie Larson played supporting roles in two romantic dramas: Don Jon, where she played the sister of the title character, and The Spectacular Now, where she played the ex-girlfriend of Miles Teller's character. These roles showcased her versatility and drew praise for her performances.
2013: Releases of Short Term 12, Don Jon, and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, Brie Larson starred in three critically acclaimed films that were released: Short Term 12, Don Jon, and The Spectacular Now.
2013: Leading Role in Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson's breakthrough came with her leading role in the independent drama Short Term 12.
2014: Role in The Gambler
In 2014, Brie Larson appeared in the crime drama The Gambler, playing a literature student involved with her professor. Although the director cast her to add depth to the role, some critics felt her talent was underutilized in the film.
2014: Launching Women of Cinefamily program
In 2014, Brie Larson teamed with Alia Penner to launch Women of Cinefamily, a monthly program to call attention to films directed by and starring women, for the nonprofit cinematheque Cinefamily.
2015: Film releases in Digging for Fire and Trainwreck
In 2015, Brie Larson appeared in Digging for Fire, an improvised comedy-drama, and Trainwreck, a comedy loosely based on Amy Schumer's life. In Trainwreck she played the sister of Amy Schumer's character, which grossed over $140 million against a $35 million budget.
2015: Releases of Trainwreck and Room
In 2015, Brie Larson starred in two critically acclaimed films that were released: Trainwreck and Room.
2016: Joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2016, Brie Larson joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was later among the finalists for the organization's board of governors.
2016: Leading role in Free Fire
In 2016, Brie Larson played a leading role in the action-comedy Free Fire, a film about gun violence. She also filmed a part in Wiener-Dog, but her scenes were cut. Commercially, the film Free Fire failed to recoup its $7 million investment.
2017: Directorial Debut with Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson made her feature film directorial debut with the independent comedy-drama Unicorn Store, expanding her role in filmmaking.
2017: Starring in The Glass Castle and Basmati Blues, directorial debut with Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in The Glass Castle and Basmati Blues, with the latter receiving criticism for its white savior narrative. She also made her feature film directorial debut with Unicorn Store, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: First Big-Budget Release with Kong: Skull Island
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in her first big-budget film, Kong: Skull Island.
2017: Raising funds for the Motion Picture & Television Fund and co-hosting an event for Women in Film
In 2017, Brie Larson was one of several celebrities to raise funds for the Motion Picture & Television Fund and co-hosted an event for the Women in Film organization, during which she urged filmmakers to be vocal against Donald Trump's presidency. She also took part in the Women's March on Washington and condemned Trump's policies on transgender rights.
2017: Kong: Skull Island Release
In 2017, the film Kong: Skull Island, starring Brie Larson, was released and received critical acclaim.
2018: Activism and using her platform for social and political issues
In 2018, Brie Larson asserted she would be an activist for the rest of her life and use her celebrity to speak out on social and political issues, putting everything on the line to do so.
2018: Advocating for diversity in film criticism and implementing inclusion riders
In 2018, Brie Larson 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. She also became one of the first actors to incorporate an inclusion rider provision in her film and press junket contracts.
2018: Setting up the Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Brie Larson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2019: Supporting role in Just Mercy
Also in 2019, Brie Larson took on the supporting role of Eva Ansley in Just Mercy, a film based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir about Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction, to support Destin Daniel Cretton's storytelling.
2019: Debut as Captain Marvel
In 2019, Brie Larson debuted as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of Captain Marvel.
2019: Speaking out on diversity, social inclusion, and the gender pay gap
In 2019, Brie Larson remarked upon diversity among film critics and journalists, finding them to be "overwhelmingly white male," and supported diversity in the industry. This comment led to trolling and review bombing of the Captain Marvel page on Rotten Tomatoes. She guest-edited an issue of Stylist magazine and used the platform to bring attention to diversity and social inclusion. At the Women in the World Annual Summit, she spoke out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood. Variety also honored Larson for her work with the Equal Justice Initiative.
2019: Starring as Captain Marvel and reprising the role in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel in Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios' first female-led film. She reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame, which briefly became the highest-grossing film of all time, and Captain Marvel became the first female-led superhero film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
2019: Releases of Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Brie Larson starred in two critically acclaimed films that were released: Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame.
2019: Netflix distributes Unicorn Store
In 2019, Netflix picked up Brie Larson's directorial debut, Unicorn Store, for digital distribution after its premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
2020: Endorsing the "defund the police" movement
In 2020, Brie Larson endorsed the "defund the police" movement.
2020: Producing and appearing in The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, Brie Larson produced and appeared in an episode of The Messy Truth VR Experience, a virtual reality series, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Interactive Program.
2020: Started YouTube Channel
In 2020, Brie Larson started her own YouTube channel and hosted a podcast named Learning Lots alongside actress Jessie Ennis.
2020: Primetime 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.
2022: Reprising Captain Marvel for Disney theme park rides and collaborating with Disney+
In 2022, Brie Larson reprised her role as Captain Marvel for the Disneyland Paris theme park ride Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and the Disney Wish cruise ship ride Avengers: Quantum Encounter. She also collaborated with Disney+ on the docuseries Growing Up and the augmented reality short film Remembering and featured as Paradigm in the online video game Fortnite Battle Royale.
2023: Executive producer and star of Lessons in Chemistry
In 2023, Brie Larson served as an executive producer and starred in Lessons in Chemistry, an adaptation of Bonnie Garmus's novel, released on Apple TV+. She received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries for her role as Elizabeth Zott.
2023: Starring in Fast X and The Marvels
In 2023, Brie Larson starred in Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious series. She also reprised her role as Captain Marvel in the superhero sequel The Marvels, which received mixed reviews and performed below expectations at the box office. Larson briefly voiced Envy Adams in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and served as the guest narrator at the 2023 Disney's Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
2023: Nomination for Primetime Emmy for Lessons in Chemistry
In 2023, Brie Larson starred in Lessons in Chemistry and was subsequently nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role in the miniseries.
2025: West End debut in Elektra
In 2025, Brie Larson made her West End debut at the Duke of York's Theatre in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles' play Elektra, playing the title role. She got a buzz cut for the role.
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