15 jaw-dropping facts about Brie Larson

15. Her first language isn’t English

The first language of Brie Larson is surprisingly not English, it's French, thanks to her French Canadian roots on her father’s side. While homeschooled in her early years, she became fluent in French, though her skills have faded over time. | © Sony Pictures

14. She advocates for sexual assault victims

Brie Larson is a passionate advocate for sexual assault survivors. After winning her Best Actress Oscar, she hugged each survivor featured in Lady Gaga’s performance of Til It Happens to You. The following year, she made headlines by refusing to applaud Casey Affleck, accused of harassment, after presenting him with the Best Actor award. | © MGM

13. She is also writer and director

Brie Larson is also a talented writer and director. She co-wrote and co-directed the Sundance-winning short The Arm and followed it with Weighting, which premiered at SXSW. | © A24

12. She enjoys mushroom foraging

Brie Larson has mushroom foraging as a hobby. As a member of a mycological society in Los Angeles, she enjoys venturing outside the city to hunt for mushrooms and even attends the Wine and Mushroom Festival in Mendocino, California. | © Cinedigm

11. Larson spent a month in isolation at home to prepare for her role in Room

To prepare for her role in Room, Brie Larson spent a month in isolation at home, immersing herself in the mindset of a kidnapping victim. She also avoided sunlight for months and worked with experts to grasp the physical toll of captivity. | © StudioCanal

10. She adopted her surname from an American Girl doll

Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, changed her surname at nine to avoid frequent mispronunciations. She chose Larson from her American Girl doll, Kirsten Larson, tying her childhood favorite to her identity. | © Universal Pictures

9. Larson is allergic to cats

Despite sharing the screen with Goose the Cat in Captain Marvel, Brie Larson is allergic to cats. She joked that while stunts were no problem, her allergies made working with her feline co-star one of her biggest challenges. | © StudioCanal

8. She has been working with Samuel L. Jackson before Captain Marvel

Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson were an on-screen duo long before Captain Marvel. They shared credits in Farce of the Penguins, Kong: Skull Island, and Netflix's Unicorn Store, which Larson also directed. | © Netflix

7. Brie Larson is a huge gamer

Brie Larson is a proud gamer with a lifelong love for Nintendo. Her 15th birthday party was Nintendo-themed, complete with costumes, a bounce house, and epic gaming battles. She has even been advocating for the creation of a Metroid movie. | © Relativity Media

6. Larson started her career as a musician

Before captivating audiences on screen, Brie Larson made waves as a pop star in her teens. She released her debut album at 13, proving her talent and determination long before her Hollywood breakthrough. | © Lionsgate

5. She once jumped out of a window

Brie Larson once leaped out of a window at a college party to avoid the police, despite not being a student there. Lost in the snow with Rooney Mara afterward, they were hilariously rescued by a man in aluminum foil armor. | © Paramount Pictures

4. She got her first celebrity autograph from Meat Loaf

Her first celebrity autograph was from none other than Meat Loaf, thanks to her neighbor who crafted his fat suit for Fight Club. Her second? Jay Leno, who has inspired a unique start for her starstruck moments. | © Focus Features

3. She always loved classic movies

Her love for cinema started young when watching movie classics like Gone with the Wind and Masculin Féminin. Her passion for storytelling and the art of acting has been a lifelong journey, proving she was destined for the big screen. | © Universal Pictures

2. Brie has been training for one role for nine months

Brie Larson dedicated nine months to intense training for her role as Captain Marvel. While superpowers weren't required for the role, the actress believed that building physical strength was essential for embodying the character. | © MCU

1. She was inspired by the humanity of Captain Marvel

Brie Larson found unexpected inspiration in the humanity of Captain Marvel. She admired her relatability and dynamic personality, calling the role the most versatile and emotionally rich character she has ever portrayed. | © MCU