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 both television and film. She rose to initial fame playing Amy Juergens in the TV series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" (2008–2013). Woodley further garnered recognition for her performances in movies such as "The Descendants" (2011) and "The Spectacular Now" (2013), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her work in "The Descendants".

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1973: Robert Sheckley's short story

In 1973, Robert Sheckley wrote the short story 'The Robot Who Looked Like Me', which later inspired the 2023 film Robots starring Shailene Woodley.

November 15, 1991: Shailene Woodley's Birth

On November 15, 1991, Shailene Diann Woodley was born.

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2010: Co-founded All it Takes

In 2010, Shailene Woodley and her mother co-founded the nonprofit organization All it Takes, a youth leadership program.

2015: Took a Break from Filming

Starting in 2015, Shailene Woodley took a break from filming for nearly a year and considered quitting as an actor.

September 29, 2016: Honored at Global Green Environmental Awards

On September 29, 2016, Shailene Woodley was honored at the 20th Anniversary Global Green Environmental Awards, receiving the Entertainment Industry Environmental Leadership Award.

October 2016: Received EMA Futures Award

In October 2016, Shailene Woodley was given the Female EMA Futures Award during the 26th Annual Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards.

2016: Supported Bernie Sanders for President

In 2016, Shailene Woodley supported and campaigned for Bernie Sanders for president, organizing the Up to Us movement.

2016: Arrested at Dakota Access Pipeline Protest

In 2016, Shailene Woodley was arrested for criminal trespassing while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, generating significant media attention. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year of probation.

2017: Wrote Opinion Piece and Introduced 100 by '50 Act

In 2017, Shailene Woodley wrote an opinion piece for The Hill and introduced the 100 by '50 Act, advocating for renewable energy.

2017: Honored by Sierra Club

In 2017, the environmental organization Sierra Club honored Shailene Woodley at their 125th Anniversary Trail Blazers Ball, for her grassroots activism.

2018: Confirmed Relationship with Ben Volavola

In 2018, Shailene Woodley confirmed she was dating Australian-Fijian rugby union player Ben Volavola.

2018: Took 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 at Standing Rock.

2018: Speaker at Our Revolution National Town Hall

In 2018, Shailene Woodley was one of the speakers at a National Town Hall, titled "Solving Our Climate Crisis", hosted by Our Revolution founder Bernie Sanders.

July 2019: Became Greenpeace Oceans Ambassador

In July 2019, Shailene Woodley became an Oceans Ambassador for Greenpeace and studied the impact of plastics on marine life in the Sargasso Sea.

2019: Supported Indigenized Energy

In 2019, Shailene Woodley supported Indigenized Energy, a nonprofit bringing solar energy and jobs to Native Americans, created by Cody Two Bears.

April 2020: Reported End of Relationship with Ben Volavola

In April 2020, it was reported that Shailene Woodley's relationship with rugby player Ben Volavola had ended.

2020: Partnered with Karün for Sustainable Eyewear

In 2020, Shailene Woodley partnered with Karün to create a sustainable eyewear line using recycled waste.

2020: Reported Relationship with Aaron Rodgers

In 2020, Shailene Woodley was reported to be in a relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

February 2021: Aaron Rodgers Announces Engagement

In February 2021, Aaron Rodgers referred to his 'fiancée' during his MVP acceptance speech, confirming his engagement, though not naming Shailene Woodley.

February 22, 2021: Confirmed Engagement to Aaron Rodgers on 'The Tonight Show'

On February 22, 2021, Shailene Woodley confirmed her engagement to Aaron Rodgers during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.

2021: Awarded Most Sustainable Eyewear Brand

In 2021, Karün by Shailene Woodley was awarded The Most Sustainable Eyewear Brand by Global Brands Magazine Awards.

February 2022: Reported End of Engagement to Aaron Rodgers

In February 2022, it was reported that Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers had ended their engagement.

2022: Joined GoodLeap's Advisory Council

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

March 2023: UN Ocean Treaty Agreed

In March 2023, the UN Ocean Treaty, aimed at protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, was agreed at the United Nations, fulfilling the desired outcome of Shailene Woodley's 2019 expedition.

2023: Appeared in 'Materia Viva'

In 2023, Shailene Woodley appeared in the Italian docufilm 'Materia Viva', discussing environmental care and activism.

2023: Joined Greenpeace in Paris to Demand End to Plastic Pollution

In 2023, Shailene Woodley joined Greenpeace in Paris, demanding a strong Global Treaty to end plastic pollution.

2030: Protecting 30% of the world's oceans

In March 2023, the UN Ocean Treaty, aimed at protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, was agreed at the United Nations, fulfilling the desired outcome of Shailene Woodley's 2019 expedition.