Shailene Woodley's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shailene Woodley. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

2004: Leading Role in A Place Called Home

In 2004, Shailene Woodley had a leading role in the television film 'A Place Called Home', earning a Young Artist Award nomination.

2005: Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

In 2005, Shailene Woodley appeared as the titular character Felicity Merriman in the television film 'Felicity: An American Girl Adventure', receiving another Young Artist Award nomination.

2011: Starred in The Descendants

In 2011, Shailene Woodley starred in the film 'The Descendants', receiving a nomination for her first Golden Globe Award for her performance.

2012: Awards and Recognition for The Descendants

In 2012, following accolades for her performance in 'The Descendants', Shailene Woodley received a Golden Globe nomination, won the Independent Spirit Award, and received other awards and recognition.

November 14, 2014: Hollywood Film Award for The Fault in Our Stars

On November 14, 2014, Shailene Woodley received The Hollywood Film Award for Hollywood Breakout Performance – Actress for her role in 'The Fault in Our Stars'.

2014: Starred in Divergent

In 2014, Shailene Woodley starred as Beatrice "Tris" Prior in the film 'Divergent', receiving positive reviews for her performance and the CinemaCon's Female Star of Tomorrow Award.

2015: Nomination for BAFTA Rising Star Award

In 2015, Shailene Woodley earned a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

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.

2017: Starred in Big Little Lies

In 2017, Shailene Woodley starred in the HBO drama series 'Big Little Lies', playing a sexual assault survivor, for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.

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: Starred in and Produced Adrift

In 2018, Shailene Woodley starred in and produced the biographical film 'Adrift', also receiving the Rising Star Award during the Deauville Film Festival.