Shailene Woodley’s next significant part was in The Spectacular Now (2013), a cinematic version of Tim Tharp’s novel. She played Aimee Finecky, an innocent and bookish adolescent who falls in love with a dynamic high-school senior played by Miles Teller.
In January 2013, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where Woodley’s portrayal of Aimee gained critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times’ Betsy Sharkey praised Woodley and Teller for their genuine portrayal of confidence, friendship, and first love.
Another Guardian critic described their performances as “remarkably strong,” with “a breathtaking simplicity and honesty.”
At the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Woodley and Teller both won the Special Jury Award for Acting, and Woodley was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
In October 2012, Woodley was offered the part of Mary Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. She was later cut from the picture because the director, Marc Webb, decided to focus on Peter and Gwen’s romance.
Despite being pulled from the project, Webb praised Woodley’s work and loved working with her.
How is Shailene Woodley famous?
Woodley made her big-screen debut in 2011 when she starred opposite George Clooney in Alexander Payne’s The Descendants (2011). She was cast in the starring role of Amy Juergens in The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008) in 2008.
With her role as Beatrice “Tris” Prior in the dystopian film series “Divergent” (2014–2016), Woodley’s career soared to new heights. The series, which was based on Veronica Roth’s books, developed a sizable fan following and attracted a lot of attention from viewers all over the world.
In addition, Woodley starred in a number of noteworthy movies, including “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014), which was adapted from John Green’s best-selling book, and “Big Little Lies” (2017–2019), an HBO drama series that was praised and recognized for its excellence.
Is Shailene Woodley A vegan?
Shailene Woodley, explains: “I’m not a vegan, but … if I eat meat, it’s only organic, but beyond organic — like only 20 chickens on the farm instead of 900. And I actually go to the farmers and order directly from them.”