lev radin / Shutterstock.comShailene Woodley built a career that started in teen dystopia and romantic drama, and grew into more serious roles in acclaimed TV drama and biographical thrillers. These ten films and series show that range most clearly.
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The Fault in Our Stars (2014): Hazel Grace Lancaster
As a teenage girl with cancer who falls into an intense love with a fellow patient, Woodley leads this adaptation of John Green's widely read novel.
The Spectacular Now (2013): Aimee Finecky
As a shy, ambitious student who falls for the most popular boy at school, Woodley plays one of her first major leading roles in this coming-of-age film.
Solid runner up. (24)
Big Little Lies (2017-2019): Jane Chapman
As a single mother with a dark secret, Woodley plays one of five lead actresses in this acclaimed drama series about hidden violence and friendship.
Peak cinema honestly.
Divergent (2014): Tris Prior
As Tris Prior, who discovers she doesn't fit into any of the fixed personality factions of her society, Woodley leads this young-adult dystopian franchise.
One of those movies where every single scene is memorable 100%.
Adrift (2018): Tami Oldham
Based on true events, Woodley plays a woman who must survive for months at sea on a damaged sailboat after a hurricane.
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The Descendants (2011): Alexandra
As the rebellious eldest daughter of a father struggling with the aftermath of his wife's accident, Woodley plays a key role in this family drama alongside George Clooney.
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Endings, Beginnings (2019): Daphne
As a young woman caught in a love triangle, Woodley plays one of the leads in this understated romantic drama.
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The Mauritanian (2021): Teri Duncan
As a lawyer defending a Guantanamo Bay prisoner, Woodley plays a supporting role in this legal drama based on true events.
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White Bird in a Blizzard (2014): Kat Connors
As a teenage girl whose mother suddenly disappears, Woodley leads this psychological mystery drama.
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Snowden (2016): Lindsay Mills
As the partner of whistleblower Edward Snowden, Woodley plays a key role in Oliver Stone's biographical thriller about the NSA affair.
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Deserves the top spot without question. (9)
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