History of Brie Larson in Timeline
Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, is a highly acclaimed American actress. Starting with comedic roles in her teens, she transitioned to leading roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. Her accomplishments include prestigious awards like an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Primetime Emmy. In 2019, Time magazine recognized her influence by naming her one of the world's 100 most influential people.
October 1, 1989: Brie Larson's Birth
On October 1, 1989, Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, was born. She is an American actress known for roles in comedies, independent films, and blockbusters.
1997: Inspiration from Selena
In 1997, Brie Larson wanted to become an actress after watching Jennifer Lopez in "Selena".
1998: Acting Career Begins
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.
2001: Regular Role in Raising Dad
In 2001, Brie Larson appeared as a regular in the sitcom "Raising Dad".
2003: Peter Pan audition and Invisible Girl release
After failing to get cast as Wendy Darling in "Peter Pan", Brie Larson wrote and recorded a song titled "Invisible Girl" in 2003.
2003: Missed Role in Thirteen
In 2003, Brie Larson lost out on a key role in the film "Thirteen".
2003: Starring in Right on Track
In 2003, Brie Larson starred alongside Beverley Mitchell in the Disney Channel film "Right on Track".
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.
In 2005, Brie Larson released her album "Finally Out of P.E." and one of her singles, "She Said", was featured on MTV's Total Request Live.
2005: Album Release
In 2005, Brie Larson 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".
2007: Remember the Daze and Bunnies and Traps launch
In 2007, Brie Larson launched an arts and literature magazine, Bunnies and Traps, and also had a small part in the film Remember the Daze.
2009: Role in United States of Tara Begins
In 2009, Brie Larson began appearing in the television series "United States of Tara".
2009: United States of Tara and Tanner Hall
In 2009, Brie Larson began playing Kate Gregson in "United States of Tara" and starred in the film "Tanner Hall".
2010: 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, the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, one of Brie Larson's critically acclaimed films, was released.
2011: Role in Rampart
In 2011, Brie Larson played the troubled daughter of a corrupt cop in the drama "Rampart".
2011: Cancellation of United States of Tara
In 2011, the show "United States of Tara", in which Brie Larson played Kate Gregson, was cancelled.
2011: United States of Tara Ends
In 2011, the television series "United States of Tara", in which Brie Larson appeared, was canceled.
2012: The Arm and 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson co-wrote and co-directed the short film "The Arm" and featured in the film "21 Jump Street".
2012: Supporting Role in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film "21 Jump Street".
2012: Auditioned for Unicorn Store
In 2012, Brie Larson unsuccessfully auditioned to star in the film Unicorn Store when Miguel Arteta was attached to direct. After the production was stalled, Larson was offered to direct and star in it in 2017.
2012: 21 Jump Street Release
In 2012, the film 21 Jump Street, one of Brie Larson's critically acclaimed films, was released.
2013: Began Dating Alex Greenwald
In 2013, Brie Larson began dating Alex Greenwald, who was the lead singer of the band Phantom Planet. This marked the beginning of a relationship that would last several years.
2013: Weighting and Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson collaborated to co-write and co-direct Weighting, and had her breakthrough role in Short Term 12.
2013: Filming of Basmati Blues
In 2013, Brie Larson filmed "Basmati Blues," which was later released in 2017, and received criticism on social media for its white savior narrative.
2013: Supporting Roles in Romantic Dramas
In 2013, Brie Larson played supporting roles in two romantic dramas: "Don Jon" and "The Spectacular Now". In "Don Jon", she played the sister of the main character, and in "The Spectacular Now", she played the ex-girlfriend of Miles Teller's character.
2013: Breakthrough Role in Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson's breakthrough came with a leading role in the independent drama "Short Term 12". She also took on supporting parts in "The Spectacular Now" and "Trainwreck".
2013: Releases of Short Term 12, Don Jon and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, three of Brie Larson's critically acclaimed films were released: Short Term 12, Don Jon, and The Spectacular Now.
2014: Women of Cinefamily Launch
In 2014, Brie Larson partnered with Alia Penner to launch Women of Cinefamily, a monthly program promoting films directed by and starring women. This program was part of the Cinefamily nonprofit cinematheque, where Larson was an advisory board member.
2014: Role in The Gambler
In 2014, Larson appeared in the crime drama "The Gambler" as a literature student involved with her professor. Despite the director's intent to add depth to the role by casting Larson, critics felt her character was underdeveloped.
2015: Film Releases: Digging for Fire and Trainwreck
In 2015, Brie Larson had three film releases including "Digging for Fire", where she improvised without a script and removed a romantic subplot, and "Trainwreck", where she played Amy Schumer's sister. "Trainwreck" was a commercial success, grossing over $140 million.
2015: Academy Award for Room
In 2015, Brie Larson won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a kidnapping victim in the drama "Room".
2015: Releases of Trainwreck and Room
In 2015, two of Brie Larson's critically acclaimed films were released: Trainwreck and Room.
2016: Engagement to Alex Greenwald
In 2016, Brie Larson and Alex Greenwald got engaged. This was a significant step in their relationship, solidifying their commitment to each other.
2016: Joined Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2016, Brie Larson joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was among the finalists for the organization's board of governors.
2016: Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and People's Beauty List
In 2016, Brie Larson was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and included in People's annual beauty list, recognizing her accomplishments and public image.
2016: Elle Article Describes Brie Larson's Persona
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".
2016: Leading Role in Free Fire
In 2016, following the success of Room, Larson played a leading role in "Free Fire", an action-comedy addressing gun violence. Also in 2016, scenes featuring Larson in the film "Wiener-Dog" were cut from the final version.
2017: Directorial Debut with Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson made her feature film directorial debut with the independent comedy-drama "Unicorn Store".
2017: Fundraising and Advocacy
In 2017, Brie Larson raised funds for the Motion Picture & Television Fund, co-hosted an event for Women in Film, participated in the Women's March on Washington, and condemned Donald Trump's policies on transgender rights.
2017: Starring in The Glass Castle and Directorial Debut
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in "The Glass Castle," an adaptation of Jeannette Walls' memoir, and made her feature film directorial debut with "Unicorn Store," which was later picked up by Netflix in 2019. However, the musical romance "Basmati Blues", which she filmed in 2013, received criticism for its white savior narrative.
2017: Kong: Skull Island Release and Directorial Debut
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in the big-budget film "Kong: Skull Island" and made her feature film directorial debut with "Unicorn Store".
2017: Kong: Skull Island Release
In 2017, the film Kong: Skull Island, one of Brie Larson's critically acclaimed films, was released.
2018: Diversity Advocacy in Film Criticism
In 2018, Brie Larson advocated for diversity among film reporters at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards and announced a quota for underrepresented journalists at film festivals. She also incorporated an inclusion rider in her contracts.
2018: Activism and Social Commentary
In 2018, Brie Larson asserted her commitment to activism, stating she would "put it all on the line" for social and political issues. However, by 2025, she became less assertive in expressing such opinions.
2018: Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Brie Larson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative, aimed at protecting women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Named Among Best American Actors Under 30
In 2018, IndieWire named Brie Larson among the best American actors under 30, recognizing her talent and potential in the film industry.
2019: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Justice Advocacy
In 2019, Brie Larson remarked on the lack of diversity among film critics, guest-edited Stylist magazine to highlight diversity and social inclusion, spoke out against the gender pay gap, and was honored by Variety for her work with the Equal Justice Initiative.
2019: Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film of the same name and reprised her role in "Avengers: Endgame". "Captain Marvel" became the first female-led superhero film to gross over $1 billion worldwide, and "Avengers: Endgame" briefly became the highest-grossing film of all time.
2019: Captain Marvel Debut
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with "Captain Marvel".
2019: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Brie Larson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2019: End of Engagement and Relationship with Elijah Allan-Blitz
In 2019, Brie Larson's engagement to Alex Greenwald ended. Also in 2019, she began a relationship with actor-filmmaker Elijah Allan-Blitz.
2019: Just Mercy
In 2019, Larson teamed with Destin Daniel Cretton for the third time in "Just Mercy", based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir. She played a supporting role as Eva Ansley, an advocate for the Equal Justice Initiative.
2019: Wax Statue Unveiled and Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential
In 2019, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a wax statue of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Also in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2019: Netflix Picks Up Unicorn Store
In 2019, Netflix picked up Larson's directorial debut, the comedy-drama "Unicorn Store", for digital distribution. She had directed and starred in the movie. Larson had unsuccessfully auditioned in 2012 to star in the film.
2020: Endorsement of 'Defund the Police' Movement
In 2020, Brie Larson endorsed the "defund the police" movement.
2020: Started YouTube Channel
In 2020, Brie Larson launched her own YouTube channel to share her opinions and personal content.
2020: 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: Won Primetime Emmy Award for The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, Brie Larson won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Interactive Program for producing the virtual reality series The Messy Truth VR Experience.
2020: Focus on Podcasting, Vlogging, and The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brie Larson took a break from acting to focus on personal interests such as podcasting and vlogging. She also produced and appeared in an episode of "The Messy Truth VR Experience", winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
2022: Captain Marvel Theme Park Rides and Disney+ Projects
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 worked with Disney+ on the docuseries Growing Up and the short film Remembering.
2023: Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
In 2023, "Lessons in Chemistry", an adaptation of Bonnie Garmus's novel was released on Apple TV+, with Brie Larson as executive producer and lead actress. She received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role as Elizabeth Zott.
2023: Return to Acting with Fast X and The Marvels
In 2023, Brie Larson returned to acting in "Fast X" and "The Marvels". She also briefly voiced her role as Envy Adams in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and served as the guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
2023: Cannes Film Festival Jury Member
In 2023, Brie Larson served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, where she evaded questions regarding Johnny Depp, who was accused of abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard.
2023: Stated She Was Single
In 2023, Brie Larson stated that she was single, indicating the end of her relationship with Elijah Allan-Blitz.
2025: Less Assertive in Expressing Opinions
By 2025, Brie Larson became less assertive in expressing social and political opinions, declining to engage in these topics.
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, where she played the title role. To prepare for the role, she got a buzz cut.
2025: Daily Telegraph's Claire Allfree Wrote About Larson's Personality
In 2025, Claire Allfree of The Daily Telegraph wrote that Larson can quickly transform from being friendly to "prickly and unresponsive".
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