Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley is an American actress and activist from San Bernardino, California, and raised in Simi Valley. She began modeling age of four and began gaining popularity through her starring role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family drama series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2013). She later appeared in the blockbuster series, ‘Divergent.’
Woodley’s body of work extends from thought-provoking television series to cinematic spectacles. After making her mark as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family drama ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager,’ Woodley went on to captivate audiences with her portrayal of Tris Prior in the ‘Divergent’ series, which solidified her standing in the film industry. Her performances in critically acclaimed movies such as ‘The Descendants’ and ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ demonstrated her ability to bring complex characters to life, while her role in the biographical survival drama ‘Adrift’ revealed her capacity for physically demanding performances.
In her journey through the world of acting, Woodley has worked with a notable roster of co-stars and directors. Her chemistry with actor Ansel Elgort in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ was palpable, making their tragic love story even more poignant. In the ‘Divergent’ series, she acted alongside a diverse cast that included Theo James, Kate Winslet, and Zoe Kravitz. In ‘The Descendants,’ she shared screen time with George Clooney, under the direction of the Academy Award-winning director Alexander Payne. Her collaborations with these and other influential figures, including Laura Dern and Nicole Kidman in the HBO series ‘Big Little Lies,’ have undeniably shaped her approach to her craft.
Throughout her career, Woodley has received various honors and distinctions for her performances. Her role in ‘The Descendants’ earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, her portrayal of Hazel Lancaster in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ won her the MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance and the Hollywood Film Award for Hollywood Breakout Performance – Actress.
She was engaged to Aaron Rodgers. The couple were together in July 2020 and got engaged the following year. The following year, they called off their engagement, and split for good in April 2022.