Shailene Woodley

About

Shailene Woodley is an American actress and activist, born on November 15, 1991 in San Bernardino County, California. She began her acting career at a young age with minor television roles before gaining recognition for her leading role in the ABC Family drama series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" (2008-2013). Woodley gained wider recognition and acclaim for her film roles in "The Descendants" (2011), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, and the Divergent series (2014-2016). Renowned for her environmental activism, Woodley is also committed to humanitarian projects, including providing clean water and education to less privileged communities.

Associated With

Shailene Woodley, the renowned actress, has been associated with numerous actors, directors and other individuals within the film industry through her work, collaborations and personal relationships. Beginning her journey in the industry as a child artist, she rose to fame with her breakthrough performance in "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". She worked alongside George Clooney in "The Descendants," which earned her critical acclaim, and later shared screen space with Ansel Elgort in the heart-wrenching drama "The Fault in Our Stars" and Miles Teller in "The Spectacular Now". In the Divergent series, she starred with Theo James, and in the TV series "Big Little Lies," she worked with Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman among others. Her notable directors include Alexander Payne and Gregg Araki. On a personal note, she has been linked romantically with rugby player Ben Volavola, and, as of 2020, is said to be engaged to American Football player Aaron Rodgers.

Career Highlights

• 1999: Started her acting career in minor television roles, the first being "Replacing Dad."
• 2008-2013: Played a lead role in ABC Family's popular TV show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."
• 2011: Broke into film with a role in "The Descendants," for which she won a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress.
• 2012: Named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the industry's top young talent on their 'Young Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under 18' list.
• 2013: Starred in her first major film as a lead, "The Spectacular Now," and won a Special Jury Prize for Dramatic Acting at Sundance Film Festival.
• 2014: Earned critical acclaim for her role in "The Fault in Our Stars," for which she received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama and a BAFTA Rising Star Award.
• 2014-2018: Played the lead role, Tris Prior, in the "Divergent" series, which catapulted her to international fame.
• 2016: She was honored with the Hollywood Film Award for Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress for her role in the biographical drama "Snowden."
• 2018: Took on the role of a young single mother in the critically acclaimed HBO series "Big Little Lies," for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series.
• 2019: Received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Limited Series or Television Film for her role in the drama series "Big Little Lies.".

Notable Awards

• Shailene Woodley has received several notable awards throughout her career, including:
• Hollywood Film Awards - Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress for "The Descendants" (2011)
• Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female for "The Descendants" (2011)
• MTV Movie Awards - Best Breakthrough Performance for "The Descendants" (2012)
• MTV Movie Awards - Best Female Performance for "The Fault in Our Stars" (2015)
• MTV Movie Awards - Favorite Character for "The Fault in Our Stars", "Divergent" (2015)
• People's Choice Awards - Favorite Action Movie Actress for "Divergent Series" (2016)
• "Cinema Con" - Female Star of Tomorrow (2012)
• Teen Choice Awards - Choice Movie Actress: Drama for "The Fault in Our Stars" (2014)

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular shailene woodley Movie/TV Show?

Shailene Woodley is a talented actress who has a significant number of popular movies to her credit, but "The Fault in Our Stars" released in 2014 is arguably her most popular work. The film is a romantic drama where Woodley portrayed the character of Hazel Grace Lancaster. Her performance was highly appreciated and praised by not just critics but also by fans around the world. The movie was a blockbuster and became popular among various demographics. Additionally, Woodley is well-known for her role as Tris Prior in the "Divergent" series which also gained massive popularity. In terms of TV shows, her role in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies" has garnered significant attention and acclaim.

How Did shailene woodley Get Famous?

Shailene Woodley gained fame primarily through her roles in successful television shows and films. She began her acting career in minor roles on television, but her major breakthrough came when she was cast as the lead character, Amy Juergens, in the ABC Family drama series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" in 2008. Her acclaimed performance on the show made her a household name among TV audiences. She then transitioned to film and achieved international fame through her performance in films like "The Descendants", for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and box office hits like "The Fault in Our Stars" and the "Divergent" series.