History of Greta Gerwig in Timeline
Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director recognized for her work in both independent and mainstream films. Initially known for her contributions to mumblecore cinema, she has transitioned into directing major studio productions. Her influence in the film industry earned her a spot on Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2018.
August 4, 1983: Birth of Greta Gerwig
Greta Celeste Gerwig was born on August 4, 1983.
2002: Greta Gerwig Graduates High School
Greta Gerwig graduated from St. Francis High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California, in 2002.
2006: Greta Gerwig's Acting Debut
Greta Gerwig kicked off her acting career in 2006 with a minor role in Joe Swanberg's film "LOL" while studying at Barnard College.
2007: Greta Gerwig Co-Writes "Hannah Takes the Stairs"
Greta Gerwig collaborated with Joe Swanberg on "Hannah Takes the Stairs" in 2007, contributing to the screenplay and further establishing her presence in the mumblecore movement.
2007: Greta Gerwig's Early Mumblecore Work
Greta Gerwig collaborated with Joe Swanberg on "Hannah Takes the Stairs" in 2007, marking her early involvement in the mumblecore film movement.
2008: Greta Gerwig's Struggle and Return to Acting
Despite her growing involvement in filmmaking, Greta Gerwig faced personal challenges and feelings of disillusionment around 2008 at the age of 25. To support herself financially and reignite her passion for acting, she took on jobs as a nanny and an SAT tutor while also returning to acting classes.
2008: Continued Collaboration with Joe Swanberg
Greta Gerwig and Joe Swanberg co-wrote and co-directed "Nights and Weekends" in 2008, further solidifying her presence in the mumblecore film scene.
2008: Greta Gerwig Co-Writes and Co-Directs "Nights and Weekends"
Greta Gerwig took on multiple roles in 2008, co-writing, co-directing, and starring in "Nights and Weekends" with Joe Swanberg, solidifying her reputation as a key figure in the mumblecore film movement.
2010: Greta Gerwig Makes Talk Show Debut
In 2010, Greta Gerwig made her first appearance on a talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," marking a step in her growing public presence.
2010: Greta Gerwig Stars in Noah Baumbach's "Greenberg"
Greta Gerwig starred alongside Ben Stiller, Rhys Ifans, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in Noah Baumbach's film "Greenberg" in 2010.
2011: Greta Gerwig in HBO Pilot and "Damsels in Distress"
Greta Gerwig landed a lead role in an HBO pilot adaptation of "The Corrections" in 2011, though the show was not picked up for a full series. The same year, she starred in Whit Stillman's comedy "Damsels in Distress," which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
2011: Greta Gerwig in Whit Stillman's "Damsels in Distress"
Greta Gerwig starred in Whit Stillman's comedy "Damsels in Distress" in 2011, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
2011: Athena Film Festival Award
Greta Gerwig's talent was recognized in 2011 when she received an award from the Athena Film Festival, celebrating her as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
September 2012: "Frances Ha" Premieres on the Festival Circuit
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's collaborative film "Frances Ha" premiered on the film festival circuit in September 2012, garnering early critical attention.
2012: Greta Gerwig in Woody Allen's "To Rome with Love"
Greta Gerwig appeared in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "To Rome with Love" in 2012, specifically in the segment titled "John's Story."
2012: Greta Gerwig's Breakthrough Role in "Frances Ha"
Greta Gerwig co-wrote and starred in Noah Baumbach's "Frances Ha" in 2012, earning her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
May 2013: "Frances Ha" Receives Wide Release
Following its successful festival run, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's film "Frances Ha" was released to wider audiences in May 2013.
February 2014: Greta Gerwig Serves as Berlinale Jury Member
Greta Gerwig was selected as a jury member for the 64th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2014.
May 2014: Greta Gerwig Makes Stage Debut
Greta Gerwig made her stage debut in May 2014, playing the character Becky in Penelope Skinner's play "The Village Bike" at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City.
August 2015: "Mistress America" Premieres
"Mistress America," Greta Gerwig's third collaboration with Noah Baumbach as co-writer and actress, premiered in August 2015 to generally positive reviews.
2015: Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Collaborate on "Mistress America"
Greta Gerwig continued her collaboration with Noah Baumbach in 2015, co-writing and starring in the comedy-drama "Mistress America."
2015: Greta Gerwig Voices Character in "China, IL"
From 2011 to 2015, Greta Gerwig lent her voice to the character Pony in the Adult Swim animated series "China, IL."
2015: Maggie's Plan Premiere and Positive Reception
In 2015, Greta Gerwig starred in "Maggie's Plan," directed by Rebecca Miller. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to positive reviews and was also screened at Sundance and the Berlin International Film Festival.
2016: Notable Roles and Critical Acclaim
Gerwig had a busy 2016, playing supporting roles in "Jackie" and "20th Century Women," the latter earning her a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination. She also appeared in "The Mindy Project" TV series.
2016: Greta Gerwig in "Jackie" and "20th Century Women"
Greta Gerwig appeared in two notable films in 2016: Pablo Larraín's biographical drama "Jackie" and Mike Mills' comedy-drama "20th Century Women."
November 2017: "Lady Bird" Release and Critical Success
Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut, "Lady Bird," premiered in November 2017. The film, starring Saoirse Ronan, was a critical and commercial success.
December 2017: "Lady Bird" Breaks Rotten Tomatoes Record
By December 2017, "Lady Bird" achieved a rare feat on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving 196 positive reviews in a row, a record at the time.
2017: Greta Gerwig's Directorial Debut with "Lady Bird"
Greta Gerwig wrote and directed the coming-of-age film "Lady Bird" in 2017, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
June 2018: Gerwig to Direct "Little Women"
In June 2018, Greta Gerwig was announced as the director of a new adaptation of "Little Women," for which she had also written the screenplay.
2018: Historic Oscar Nomination for "Lady Bird"
Gerwig's nomination for Best Director at the 90th Academy Awards for "Lady Bird" marked a significant moment in film history. She became the fifth woman ever nominated in this category.
2018: Greta Gerwig Lends Voice to Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs"
Greta Gerwig provided a voice for Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated film "Isle of Dogs," released in 2018.
2018: Greta Gerwig Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Greta Gerwig was recognized for her impact on the film industry by being included in Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
March 2019: Birth of First Child
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach welcomed their first child together, a son, in March 2019.
December 2019: "Little Women" Release and Oscar Recognition
Gerwig's "Little Women" was released in December 2019 to critical acclaim and earned six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Gerwig.
2019: "Lady Bird" Maintains Critical Acclaim
As of 2019, "Lady Bird" continued to hold a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its place as a critically acclaimed film.
2019: Greta Gerwig Directs and Adapts "Little Women"
Greta Gerwig directed and wrote the screenplay for "Little Women," an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel, released in 2019, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
November 2021: Gerwig to Write "Snow White"
Reports in November 2021 indicated that Gerwig had been involved in writing the screenplay for Disney's live-action "Snow White" adaptation.
2022: Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's "White Noise"
Greta Gerwig appeared in Noah Baumbach's film "White Noise," released in 2022, showcasing their continued creative partnership.
2022: Collaboration with Baumbach and "Barbie" Filming
In 2022, Greta Gerwig co-starred in Noah Baumbach's "White Noise" and directed and co-wrote "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, which finished filming that year.
February 2023: Marriage to Noah Baumbach and Birth of Second Child
Gerwig and Baumbach married in February 2023 after 12 years together. They also welcomed their second child, a son, in the same month.
July 2023: Gerwig to Helm "Narnia" Films for Netflix
In July 2023, news broke that Netflix had enlisted Greta Gerwig to write and direct two films based on "The Chronicles of Narnia," marking a move towards bigger-budget projects.
July 21, 2023: "Barbie" Theatrical Release and Box Office Success
Gerwig's "Barbie" premiered on July 21, 2023. The film became a commercial triumph, surpassing $1 billion in global box office revenue.
2023: Greta Gerwig Co-Writes and Directs "Barbie"
Greta Gerwig co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach and directed the fantasy-comedy "Barbie," released in 2023, becoming a global box office success and earning her another Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
2023: Greta Gerwig Casts Kate McKinnon in "Barbie"
In a full-circle moment, Greta Gerwig cast her former Columbia University classmate, Kate McKinnon, in her 2023 film "Barbie."
2024: Gerwig to Preside over Cannes Film Festival Jury
Making history, Greta Gerwig was announced as the Jury President for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first American female director to hold this position.