Brie Larson

Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers in 1989, burst onto the acting scene at age six as the youngest student at the American Conservatory Theater. Her career commenced with a sketch on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1998, followed by a stint on "Raising Dad." Larson transitioned from comedy films like "Hoot" and "21 Jump Street" to a breakout role in the indie drama "Short Term 12," and earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award for her lead performance in "Room." She ventured into blockbusters as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, balancing this with television roles and directorial work, including "Unicorn Store." Larson's activism for gender equality and support for sexual assault survivors further cements her influential status recognized by Time magazine in 2019.