What role kept Brie Larson from quitting acting? (Photo credit – Instagram)
Before taking home her fourth Oscar and becoming Captain Marvel, Brie Larson was close to giving up on everything. Acting, Hollywood, auditions—she was done. According to The Sunday Morning Herald, the grind wasn’t paying off, her classmates were off to college, and she was stuck chasing a dream that felt like a dead end. But then came the United States of Tara. And that changed everything.
At the time, she was auditioning to play Kate, the rebellious daughter in the Showtime series created by Diablo Cody. Toni Collette was already attached, and Brie adored her. “No one in the world could play that role except [Smh ]. When she didn’t get it, it felt like the universe was sending her a message. She was ready to walk. She even started applying to college, leaning toward marine biology or interior design.
Brie Larson as Kate in United States of Tara (2009 – 2011) 👸 pic.twitter.com/eeke5yctvx
— Ness Larson ✨️🇨🇱 (@marvelarson_vs) January 17, 2021
How the United States of Tara Changed Brie Larson’s Life and Career for Good
However, the call came. The United States of Tara was caught. They were recasting. Brie Larson was in. Three seasons later, the MCU star was not only a standout, but had built a bond with Collette that shaped her forever. “She was my scene partner for three years, and I was able to grow with her and have her be a real guide in my life.” From then on, Brie found her stride. Short Term 12. Room. Captain Marvel. But it was Tara who took the plunge again.
And yes, she’s now a certified diver, mushroom forager, Scientific American subscriber, and superhero. But none of this would have happened without Kate Gregson, a role that didn’t come easily and almost didn’t happen. Looking back, I see it as one of the best “what ifs” that never were. If she hadn’t gotten the role, she might be studying coral reefs.
Instead, she’s breaking glass ceilings on screen. And doing it with the same ugly energy she had when she tweeted about jewel caterpillars. Brie Larson almost quit acting. But thank goodness for second chances—and United States of Tara.
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