Greta Gerwig's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Greta Gerwig.
Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director who rose to prominence through her work in mumblecore films. She has transitioned from acting and co-writing in independent projects to directing larger studio productions. Her influence was recognized when she was included in the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2018, highlighting her impact on the film industry.
2011: Athena Film Festival Award
In 2011, Greta Gerwig won an award from the Athena Film Festival for her artistry.
2012: Frances Ha and To Rome With Love
In 2012, Greta Gerwig collaborated with Noah Baumbach on Frances Ha, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination, and she appeared in Woody Allen's To Rome with Love.
May 2013: Frances Ha Released
In May 2013, Frances Ha, co-written by Gerwig and Baumbach and starring Gerwig, was released after touring the festival circuit. Gerwig received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
May 2014: Stage Debut in The Village Bike
In May 2014, Greta Gerwig made her stage debut as Becky in Penelope Skinner's The Village Bike at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York, earning praise for her performance and a nomination for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.
2016: Supporting Roles in Jackie and 20th Century Women
In 2016, Greta Gerwig played supporting roles in Jackie and 20th Century Women, earning acclaim and a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for the latter.
2017: Lady Bird
In 2017, Greta Gerwig wrote and directed Lady Bird, earning Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for Best Director
In 2018, Greta Gerwig's nomination for Best Director at the 90th Academy Awards for Lady Bird made her the first woman in eight years to be nominated in that category.
2019: Little Women
In 2019, Greta Gerwig wrote and directed Little Women, earning a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
2023: Barbie
In 2023, Greta Gerwig co-wrote and directed Barbie, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide and earned her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
2024: Cannes Film Festival Jury President
In 2024, Greta Gerwig presided over the feature film jury for the Official Competition of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first American female director to take on the role.
