Brie Larson
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Brie Larson. Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education
Brie Larson's early life and education laid the foundation for her future career in acting.
October 1, 1989
Birth
Brie Larson was born as Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers in Sacramento, California, to Heather (née Edwards) and Sylvain Desaulniers, homeopathic chiropractors who ran a practice together.
Age 6
Interest in Acting
Larson expressed interest in becoming an actress and auditioned for a training program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, becoming its youngest student.
Age 7
Parental Divorce
Larson's parents divorced, and she moved to Los Angeles with her mother and sister to pursue her acting career.
Childhood
Homeschooling
Larson was mostly homeschooled, which allowed her to explore innovative and abstract experiences and fostered her creativity.
