Shailene Woodley, an American actress, has been recognized for her work through nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
She rose to fame for her lead role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family show The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008-2013) and has since appeared in notable films like The Descendants (2011) and The Spectacular Now (2013).
Shailene Woodley Bio Details
Full name: Shailene Diann Woodley
Place of birth: San Bernardino, CA, USA
Date of birth: 15 November 1991
Age: 32 years old
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Blonde
Father: Lonnie Woodley
Mother: Lori Woodley
Siblings: Tanner Woodley
School: Simi Valley High School
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Straight
Marital status: Single
Profession: Actor
Early Life
Shailene Woodley’s birth name is Shailene Diann Woodley, and she was born on November 15, 1991, in San Bernardino County, California. Her mother, Lori, was a school counselor and her father, Lonnie, was a principal, both working in the field of education.
At the young age of four, she entered the world of modeling and began attending acting lessons at the age of five. However, at fifteen years old, Shailene was diagnosed with scoliosis and had to wear a brace during her first year at Simi Valley High School.
Movies & TV Shows
Shailene Woodley’s first appearance on screen was in the made-for-TV movie “Replacing Dad” in 1999. She then went on to secure roles in “The District” and “Crossing Jordan.”
She also had minor parts in various other TV series and films, including “The O.C.” where she played Kaitlin Cooper, as well as “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “CSI: NY,” “Close to Home,” and “Felicity: An American Girl Adventure.”
In 2008, Shailene Woodley starred as Amy Juergens, a pregnant 15-year-old, in the popular ABC Family show “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”. She received critical praise and Teen Choice Award nominations for her role. The show became one of ABC Family’s most-watched shows during its five-season run.
In 2011, Woodley made her film debut in “The Descendants” with George Clooney. She played his troubled daughter, Alex, and received critical acclaim. She was nominated for a Golden Globe and won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance.
In 2013, Shailene and Miles Teller co-starred in the hit movies “The Spectacular Now” and “White Bird in a Blizzard.” Shortly after, Shailene was cast as Beatrice “Tris” Prior in the film adaptation of the “Divergent” series. The first installment was released in 2014 and debuted at the top spot at the box office.
In 2014, Woodley took on the role of Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old with cancer, in the movie “The Fault in our Stars,” based on the novel by John Green. Her portrayal received high praise from critics and the film was a huge success, earning over $307 million. Woodley was honored with the Hollywood Film Award for her breakout performance in this role.
Shailene Woodley continued her role as Tris in “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” in 2015, grossing $295.2 million worldwide. Next, she starred with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Oliver Stone’s “Snowden” in 2016. That same year, Woodley returned as Tris in “Divergent: Allegiant.”
After a break, she returned to TV. She played sexual assault survivor Jane Chapman in “Big Little Lies” from 2017 to 2019. She starred with Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. She got an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2018, Woodley both acted in and served as a producer for “Adrift,” under the direction of Baltasar Kormakur. Her portrayal of Tami Oldham Ashcraft, a sailor stranded at sea, earned her the Rising Star Award at the 2018 Deauville Film Festival.
Personal Life
In 2018, Shailene Woodley announced that she was romantically involved with Australian-Fijian rugby union player Ben Volavola. However, their relationship ended in April 2020. Later that year, reports surfaced that Woodley had begun dating NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
In February 2021, during his MVP acceptance speech, Rodgers mentioned his “fiancée,” confirming his engagement. Woodley confirmed this on The Tonight Show on February 22, 2021. In February 2022, reports emerged that Woodley and Rodgers had ended their engagement.
Net Worth
American actress Shailene Woodley has a net worth of $12 million. She’s known for her role in “The Fault in Our Stars,” based on John Green’s novel. She’s also starred in the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” and movies like “The Mauritanian” and “The Fallout.”
