The fast-rising career of 26-year-old Brie Larson, 'Room' star and Hollywood's new 'it girl'

Brie Larson has been working in the industry since she was in diapers, but the star of the Oscar-buzzworthy drama "Room" (out in wide release Friday) is just now starting to become a known name among moviegoers.

With her incredible acting talent and cheerful personality, she is on the fast track to the kind of stardom that graced Jennifer Lawrence and friend Shailene Woodley before her.

Get to know more about this rising actress here.