Early Life and Education of Shailene Woodley: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shailene Woodley. A timeline of key moments.

Shailene Woodley is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She rose to fame as Amy Juergens in "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" (2008-2013). Woodley further solidified her career with starring roles in films such as "The Descendants" (2011), which garnered her a Golden Globe nomination, and "The Spectacular Now" (2013). Her early work established her as a prominent figure in young adult and dramatic roles.

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

November 15, 1991: Shailene Woodley's Birth

On November 15, 1991, Shailene Diann Woodley was born. She is an American actress.

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2010: Co-founding All it Takes

In 2010, Shailene Woodley and her mother co-founded the nonprofit organization All it Takes, a youth leadership program focused on empathy, compassion, responsibility, and purpose.

2015: Took a break from acting

Starting in 2015, Shailene Woodley took a break from filming for nearly a year and considered quitting as an actor, stating she had hit a wall with acting.

2016: Campaigning for Bernie Sanders

In 2016, Shailene Woodley supported and campaigned for Bernie Sanders for president and organized the Up to Us movement to raise awareness on political, social, and environmental issues.

2016: Arrested During Dakota Access Pipeline Protest

In 2016, Shailene Woodley was arrested for criminal trespassing while protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota, which was broadcast on Facebook Live, generating significant media attention. Subsequently, she authored "The Truth About My Arrest" for Time and pleaded guilty, receiving a year of probation.

2017: Writing Opinion Piece for The Hill

In 2017, Shailene Woodley wrote an opinion piece for The Hill, titled "US Should Run on Renewable Energy by 2050", encouraging Americans to support renewable energy, which ultimately led to the introduction of the 100 by '50 Act.

2018: Taking Calina Lawrence to Golden Globe Awards

In 2018, Shailene Woodley took activist Calina Lawrence to the 75th Golden Globe Awards as her guest, whom she met while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock.

2018: Speaking at National Town Hall "Solving Our Climate Crisis"

In 2018, Shailene Woodley, as a board member of Our Revolution, was one of the speakers at a National Town Hall titled "Solving Our Climate Crisis", hosted by Bernie Sanders, to address climate change and possible solutions.

July 2019: Becoming Oceans Ambassador for Greenpeace

In July 2019, Shailene Woodley became an Oceans Ambassador for Greenpeace and embarked on a three-week expedition to the Sargasso Sea to study the impact of plastics on marine life. She documented her experiences in a Time article titled "How I'm Changing My Life to Help Save the Seas".

2019: Supporting Indigenized Energy

In 2019, Shailene Woodley supported Indigenized Energy, a nonprofit that brings solar energy and jobs to Native Americans, created by Cody Two Bears, a fellow Dakota Access Pipeline Protest activist.

2022: Joining GoodLeap's Advisory Council

In 2022, Shailene Woodley became an inaugural member of GoodLeap's Advisory Council, to help promote sustainable living.

2023: Joining Greenpeace in Paris to Demand a Global Plastics Treaty

In 2023, Shailene Woodley joined Greenpeace in Paris, demanding the United Nations create a strong Global Treaty to end plastic pollution, coinciding with the UNEP's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting.