Instant Alert: The skyrocketing career of 26-year-old best-actress Oscar winner Brie Larson

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The skyrocketing career of 26-year-old best-actress Oscar winner Brie Larson by Jason Guerrasio on Feb 29, 2016, 9:34 AM Advertisement Brie Larson has been working in the industry since she was in diapers, but the star of "Room," who just won her first Oscar for best actress at Sunday night's awards, is now starting to become a known name among casual moviegoers. With her incredible acting talent and cheerful personality, she is on the fast track to the kind of stardom that graced Jennifer Lawrence before her. Get to know more about this rising actress here. SEE ALSO: 8 TV shows you're not watching that you should be Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers was born in Sacramento, California, in 1989 and has a younger sister. Instagram Embed: http://instagram.com/p/6VdCrWkZsk/embed/ Width: 658px  SOURCE She moved with her mother to Los Angeles during her childhood after her parents separated. Instagram Embed: http://instagram.com/p/5yGnfKEZmk/embed/ Width: 658px  SOURCE Brie began acting and changed her last name to "Larson" as her surname was too difficult to pronounce. Instagram Embed: http://instagram.com/p/83UgJsEZvE/embed/ Width: 658px SOURCE  See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011