
Age: 32
female
Saoirse Una Ronan (/ˈsɜːrʃə ˈuːnə ˈroʊnən/ SUR-shə OO-nə ROH-nən; born 12 April 1994) is an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas since adolescence, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for four Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards. Ronan made her acting debut in 2003 on the Irish medical drama series The Clinic and had her breakthrough role as a precocious teenager in the period drama film Atonement (2007), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her career progressed with starring roles in The Lovely Bones (2009) and Hanna (2011) and a supporting role in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Ronan received critical acclaim and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing an Irish immigrant in New York in Brooklyn (2015), the eponymous high school senior in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird (2017)—which won her a Golden Globe—and Jo March in Gerwig's Little Women (2019). Ronan has since produced and starred in the drama The Outrun (2024). On stage, Ronan portrayed Abigail Williams in the 2016 Broadway revival of The Crucible and Lady Macbeth in the 2021 West End revival of The Tragedy of Macbeth. In 2016, she was featured by Forbes in two of their 30 Under 30 lists, and in 2020, The New York Times ranked her tenth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Description above from the Wikipedia article Saoirse Ronan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Saoirse Ronan

Suzanne Holman Farrington
for Suzanne Holman Farrington in Scarlet Shadows: The Vivien Leigh Story
Suggested by kamsismith

"Scarlet Shadows" is an intimate portrayal of the brilliant and complex Vivien Leigh, showcasing her unrivaled talent and undeniable charisma. The film delves into her early years, growing up in British India, and her determination to become an actress despite societal expectations. Audiences will witness her transformation from a budding stage actress to a global superstar with her groundbreaking role as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind." The heart of the film lies in Vivien's passionate but tumultuous relationship with Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest actors of his time. Their on-screen chemistry translated into a real-life love story filled with intense emotions, jealousy, and undeniable passion. As they navigated the pressures of fame and personal struggles, their story becomes a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice. However, "Scarlet Shadows" doesn't shy away from Vivien's personal demons. The film sensitively portrays her struggles with mental health, including her battle with bipolar disorder, and the toll it took on her career and personal life. It highlights her resilience and determination to overcome these challenges, ultimately earning her two Academy Awards.

