The True Shailene Woodley: From Starlet to Committed Actress

The Rise of Shailene Woodley: from Divergent to Committed Environmentalist

Shailene Woodley is an American actress known for her roles in hit movies such as the "Divergent" series and "The Fault in Our Stars." But beyond her film career, Woodley is also an environmental activist and a strong voice for social causes. Her bold performances on screen and her passionate involvement outside of it make her a leading figure in Hollywood.

Divergent

Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world, society is divided into five factions based on individual virtues. Tris Prior discovers that she does not fit into any faction, which puts her in mortal danger.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet

Release Date: March 21, 2014

Box Office Gross: $288,747,895

Other Information: The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Veronica Roth.

The Fault in Our Stars

Synopsis: Two teenagers with cancer fall in love as they go through difficult times together.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern

Release Date: June 6, 2014

Box Office Gross: $307,166,834

Other Information: The film is based on the novel by John Green.

Insurgent

Synopsis: Tris and Four are pursued by Jeanine Matthews, the leader of Erudition, as they attempt to uncover the truth about the dystopian world they live in.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet

Release Date: March 20, 2015

Box Office Gross: $297,002,827

Other Information: The second installment of the Divergent series.

The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Synopsis: Tris and her friends try to escape from Chicago to discover the truth behind their world.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller

Release Date: March 18, 2016

Box Office Gross: $179,246,868

Other Information: The third installment of the Divergent series.

Snowden

Synopsis: Edward Snowden, a NSA contractor, exposes the agency's mass surveillance practices to the world.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zachary Quinto

Release Date: September 16, 2016

Box Office Gross: $37,357,216

Other Information: The film is based on the true story of computer scientist Edward Snowden.

Big Little Lies (television series)

Synopsis: This series follows the lives of several wealthy women who become involved in a murder.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman

Release Date: February 19, 2017

Box Office Gross: N/A

Other Information: Shailene Woodley was nominated for an Emmy for her role in the series.

Adrift

Synopsis: A young couple gets caught in a hurricane while sailing across the Pacific Ocean.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin, Jeffrey Thomas

Release Date: June 1, 2018

Box Office Gross: $59,842,161

Other Information: Based on a true story of survival at sea.

The Spectacular Now

Synopsis: A popular high school senior, addicted to alcohol, falls in love with a shy and introverted girl.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Miles Teller, Brie Larson

Release Date: September 13, 2013

Box Office Gross: $6,854,611

Other Information: The film received many positive reviews.

White Bird in a Blizzard

Synopsis: A teenage girl discovers that her mother has mysteriously disappeared, leading her on a quest to uncover the truth.

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Christopher Meloni

Release Date: January 25, 2014

Box Office Gross: $384,434

Other Information: The film is based on the novel by Laura Kasischke.