Early Life and Education of Brie Larson: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Brie Larson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1, 1989: Brie Larson's Birth

On October 1, 1989, Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, who later became known as Brie Larson, was born.

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1997: Inspiration from Selena

In 1997, Brie Larson watched Jennifer Lopez in Selena and it inspired her to become an actress.

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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.

2016: Engagement to Alex Greenwald

In 2016, Brie Larson and Alex Greenwald got engaged. They had been dating since 2013.

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: Holly Millea's Description of Larson

In 2016, Holly Millea of Elle described Brie Larson as someone who "carries herself like an athlete, lean and solid, surefooted [and] yet her energy is warm and familial, literally embracing".

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.

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: Ended Engagement and Relationship with Elijah Allan-Blitz

In 2019, Brie Larson ended her engagement to Alex Greenwald. Later in 2019, she began a relationship with actor-filmmaker Elijah Allan-Blitz.

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.

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2020: Endorsing the "defund the police" movement

In 2020, Brie Larson endorsed the "defund the police" movement.

2023: Serving as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival

In 2023, Brie Larson served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, where she evaded questions on Johnny Depp, who was accused of abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard.