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 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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2004: Leading role in A Place Called Home

In 2004, Shailene Woodley had a leading role in the television film A Place Called Home as California Ford, which earned her a nomination for a Young Artist Award.

2005: Starred in 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. Her performance received another Young Artist Award nomination.

2011: Feature film debut in The Descendants

In 2011, Shailene Woodley made her feature film debut in Alexander Payne's The Descendants, receiving positive reviews and a Golden Globe nomination.

2011: Starred in The Descendants

In 2011, Shailene Woodley starred in the film The Descendants and received her first Golden Globe Award nomination for it.

2012: Awards at Cannes Film Festival and Santa Barbara International Film Festival

In 2012, Shailene Woodley was awarded the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival and the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. She was also named one of the "Most Beautiful at Every Age" by People and one of Nylon's "55 faces of the future". She received the Emerging Star Spotlight Award at Elle's 20th Annual "Women In Hollywood".

January 18, 2013: Premiere of The Spectacular Now at Sundance

On January 18, 2013, the film The Spectacular Now, starring Shailene Woodley, premiered at Sundance, garnering praise for her portrayal of Aimee Finecky. She also won the Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

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November 14, 2014: The Hollywood Film Award for Hollywood Breakout Performance – Actress

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

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2014: Starred in Divergent

In 2014, Shailene Woodley starred as Beatrice "Tris" Prior in the film Divergent, an adaptation of Veronica Roth's novel. The film reached number one at the box office during its opening weekend. Woodley received the 2014 CinemaCon's Female Star of Tomorrow Award for her performance.

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2015: Nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award

In 2015, Shailene Woodley earned a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award due to her career breakthrough and continuing success since her film debut.

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 for co-founding All it Takes.

October 2016: Receiving the Female EMA Futures Award

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

2017: Starred in Big Little Lies

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

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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. She also learned sailing and did her own stunts in the film, which was mostly shot on the open ocean off Fiji. Woodley was awarded the Rising Star Award during the 2018 Deauville Film Festival.

2021: Karün by Shailene Woodley Awarded The Most Sustainable Eyewear Brand

In 2021, The product line Karün by Shailene Woodley, was awarded The Most Sustainable Eyewear Brand in 2021- 2023 by Global Brands Magazine Awards.

March 2023: UN Ocean Treaty Agreement

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