Shailene Woodley

Background

Shailene Diann Woodley was born on November 15, 1991, in San Bernardino, California, to Lori Victor and Lonnie Woodley. Lori, her mother, is a middle school counselor, and Lonnie, her father, is a school principal. Woodley grew up in Simi Valley, California, with her younger brother, Tanner. From the age of four, she was involved in commercials and modeling while attending regular school. When Woodley was five years old, Anthony Meindl started teaching her acting lessons.

Woodley made her television debut at the age of eight in the show “Replacing Dad.” After a few years, she had minor roles in television shows such as “The District” and “Crossing Jordan.” Her performance was recognized, and she landed the lead role in the 2004 television film “A Place Called Home.” In 2008, Woodley was cast as Amy Juergens, the main character in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” Her career has benefited from the series. Woodley portrayed a pregnant adolescent in the series, and the actor brilliantly portrayed the character’s ordeals.

The 2011 movie “The Descendants” marked a defining moment in Woodley’s career, she portrayed Matt King’s spoiled daughter, played by George Clooney. She gained experience on the film’s set and received praise for her portrayal of the character. In the 2013 film “The Spectacular Now,” Woodley played Aimee Finecky, a nerd in a relationship with a high school senior played by Miles Teller. Her performance in the film was described as “strong and mature” by the “Los Angeles Times” and “The Guardian.” According to “Orlando Weekly,” Woodley’s performance as Beatrice Prior in Woodley’s outstanding performance established the film as a blockbuster and propelled it to the top of the box office in its first week.