Shailene Woodley

Actor, Environment Activist

American San Bernardino, California, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Environment Activist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth15/11/1991
Age34 years
BirthplaceSan Bernardino, California, United States

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameShailene Diann Woodley

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorMoss Green
Hair ColorMedium Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSimi Valley High School, California

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Hobbies
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Running
  • Swimming
ControversyArrested while protesting Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016.

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends

Family

FatherLonnie (Former School Principal, Family Therapist)
MotherLori (Middle School Counsellor)
SiblingsBrother - Tanner

Career

Debut Film'Moola' (2007) as Ashley Hedges
Debut TV Film'Replacing Dad' (1999) as a Little Girl
Awards and Honors
  • Best Supporting Actress Award by the National Board of Review for 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival for 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • Virtuosos Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • Best Supporting Female Award at the Independent Spirit Awards for 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • Breakthrough Performance Award at the MTV Movie Awards for 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting at the Sundance Film Festival for 'The Spectacular Now' (2013)
  • Favorite Character Award at the MTV Movie Awards for 'Divergent' (2014)
  • Choice Movie Actress Award for Action at the Teen Choice Awards for 'Divergent' (2014)
  • Choice Movie Actress: Drama at the Teen Choice Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Best On-Screen Couple Award at the Young Hollywood Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Breakout Performance Actress Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Choice Movie: Chemistry at the Teen Choice Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Choice Movie: Liplock at the Teen Choice Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Choice Movie Actress: Action at the Teen Choice Awards for 'The Divergent Series: Insurgent' (2015)
  • Best Female Performance Award at the MTV Movie Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Best Kiss Award at the MTV Movie Awards for 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • MTV Trailblazer Award at the MTV Movie Awards
  • Favorite Movie Duo Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Divergent' (2014)
  • Favorite Action Movie Actress Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'The Divergent Series: Insurgent' (2015)
  • Best Fight Against the System Award at the MTV Video Music Awards for the music video titled 'Stand Up / Stand N Rock #NoDAPL' (2016)
  • Actress in a Supporting Role - Made for TV Movie or Limited Series at the Gracie Allen Awards for 'Big Little Lies' (2017)
  • Rising Star Award at the Deauville American Film Festival (2018)
  • Spotlight Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival (2018)
  • Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for 'Big Little Lies' (2018)
  • Primetime Emmy Award nomination for 'Big Little Lies' (2018)
  • Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for 'The Descendants' (2012)
Notable Roles
  • Amy Juergens in 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' (2008-2013)
  • Allison in 'The Descendants' (2011)
  • Aimee Finecky in 'The Spectacular Now' (2013)
  • Hazel Grace Lancaster in 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014)
  • Beatrice 'Tris' Prior in 'The Divergent Series' (2014-2016)
  • Jane Chapman in 'Big Little Lies' (2017-2019)
  • Abigail Massey in 'Adrift' (2018)
  • Mohamedou Ould Slahi's girlfriend in 'The Mauritanian' (2021)
  • Lindsey in 'Ferrari' (2023)
  • Eleanor in 'To Catch a Killer' (2023)

Favourites

Actress(es)
Film(s)
  • 'Dirty Dancing' (1987)
  • 'Moulin Rouge!' (2001)
  • 'Rent' (2005)
  • 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shailene Woodley has British Isles and Creole ancestry.
2. She moved to Simi Valley, California shortly after her birth.
3. Her parents divorced when she was fourteen.
4. She was discovered by an agent during theatre classes.
5. At age five, she started working in commercials.
6. Diagnosed with Scoliosis at 15, she used a brace for two years.
7. An avid environmental activist, she co-founded 'All it Takes' with her mother in 2010.
8. She organized the 'Up to Us' movement to raise political and social awareness in 2022.
9. She is a Greenpeace Oceans Ambassador and has advocated for the High Seas Treaty and Global Plastic Pollution Treaty.
10. She serves on the Conservation International's Leadership Council, GoodLeap's Advisory Council, and as a board member of Our Revolution.
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