14 things you probably didn't know about Brie Larson

Marilyn La JeunesseOct 1, 2020, 19:26 IST

Brie Larson's career expands far beyond the MCU.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

There are a lot of things fans may not know about the Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson.
Larson's first acting gig was for Jay Leno, and she appeared in "13 Going on 30" back in 2004.
The actress had a record deal back in the mid-2000s, and she released a solo album.
The "Captain Marvel" star appeared in movies with fellow MCU costars Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans long before they were fighting side-by-side in "Avengers: Endgame."

Brie Larson won an Academy Award for her role in 2015's "Room," shattered box-office records with "Captain Marvel" in 2019, and reprised her role as Carol Danvers in "Avengers: Endgame" later that year.

And even though you've probably seen her name and watched her movies, there are a lot of things you may not know about the actress.

Here are some interesting facts to learn about Larson:

Brie Larson isn't her given name, but her stage name was inspired by an American Girl Doll.

Brie Larson's given name is Brianne Desaulniers. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Larson's first acting gig was for Jay Leno.

Brie Larson in one of the fake ads on the late-night show. NBC

Her first celebrity autograph was from Meat Loaf.

Brie Larson didn't get the autograph herself, her neighbor gave it to her. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

She once jumped out of a window at a college party.

Brie Larson is a bit of a rebel. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Larson had a cameo in "13 Going on 30."

Brie Larson in "13 Going on 30." Sony Pictures

Larson also appeared alongside Chris Evans in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."

Brie Larson in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." Universal Pictures

Larson is a musician, and she had a record deal at the beginning of her career.

Brie Larson posted shots of her playing the guitar on her Instagram. Brie Larson / Instagram

She has some solid go-to karaoke songs.

Brie Larson likes to jam to some classic 1990s hits on karaoke nights. Universal Pictures

She's a huge Nintendo gamer.

Brie Larson at San Diego Comic-Con. Associated Press

Larson and Samuel L. Jackson met before "Captain Marvel."

Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, and Tom Hiddleston at the premiere of "Kong: Skull Island." Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

Despite having a feline friend in "Captain Marvel," Larson is allergic to cats.

Brie Larson said she was allergic to Goose on the set of "Captain Marvel." Marvel Studios

Larson confined herself to her home for a month to get in the mindset for her role in "Room."

Brie Larson in "Room." A24

She forages for mushrooms in her free time.

Brie Larson said she's "really passionate about mushrooms." Getty Images

Larson auditioned for several big franchises before landing the leading role in "Captain Marvel."

Brie Larson in "Captain Marvel." Marvel Studios

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