Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
From earning an Oscar win for her stint inRoomto headlining the MCU’s first female-led superhero flick, Brie Larson’s rise to stardom in the last decade has been exponential. But this hasn’t stopped the actress from cherishing her privacy, for which the Oscar winner almost ended up declining her Marvel gig inCaptain Marvel.
While fans of the MCU are well acquainted with the actress’ diverse filmography, surprisingly, things couldn’t be more different in the real world, as the actress confessed that not many recognize her in public.
Brie Larson often goes unrecognized in public
Despite her meteoric rise in Hollywood,Brie Larsonisn’t intrigued by the lavish lifestyle that many A-listers have become synonymous with. As for her apparent anonymity in public, it has little to do with her showbiz fame.
So You Are Saying RDJ’s Iron Man Died For Nothing? Why Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Didn’t Use the Infinity Gauntlet in Avengers: Endgame?
Detailing such an incident, theCaptain Marvelstar recalled (viaHarpers Bazaar) that people once failed to recognize her outside of a theatre in London, which seemingly left the security guard baffled.
I was just standing there, and he was like, ‘How is this possible?’
Elaborating on the surprising occurrence, Larson confessed that this wasn’t an isolated incident as the actress shared that she often goes unrecognized, joking,“I am the classic face of ‘friend of your cousin”. Her relative anonymity in public might’ve to do with Larson’s desire to be rooted in reality.
I want to be in reality. I love reality. It’s all I want. My biggest fear is to not be in reality. It matters so much to me. I don’t wear super flashy clothes when I’m out in the world because I want to stay in reality. I’m very good at confrontation in my relationships because I want to be in reality. I want to be in what’s as close to true as possible.
Interestingly, her adamancy to preserve her anonymity almost led to her exclusion fromCaptain Marvel, as she was hesitant to headline an MCU flick.
The change inCaptain Marvel‘s pitch finally got Brie Larson hooked
When Marvel first approached the actress with the major gig, Brie Larson was reasonably against it, given her anxiety issues regarding potentially losing her anonymity. However, the casting directors were persistent about getting the Oscar winner onboard, and after they pitched it as an empowering step for feminism, Larson was finally hooked, as sherecalledbeing“very moved by what they were trying to achieve”.
I was very surprised by the way that they were talking about feminism and the way they were handling it.
More Trouble for Brie Larson: Ms. Marvel Plot Hole Makes Her Obsession With Carol Danvers a Multiverse-Breaking Continuity Error in The Marvels
With the actress back to enjoying her relative anonymity by staying rooted in reality, it’ll be interesting to see what the MCU holds for her future, especially after the lukewarm reception toThe Marvels.
Captain Marvelis available to stream on Disney Plus.
Santanu Roy
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2539
Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
More from Santanu Roy
Good Boy First Trailer: Will The Dog Survive in The Scariest Horror Movie of 2025?
Sydney Sweeney’s Great Jeans Can’t Save Americana From Weapons Box-Office Onslaught: Full Report
After “Kal-El, No!”, Gal Gadot Claims Snow White Failed Because of Her Israeli Roots
Recommended
Spider-Man: Brand New Day – How the 2008 Comic Arc Could Shape Tom Holland’s Next Movie
One Piece: Why Luffy’s Final Fight Will Break Shonen (& It Won’t Be Against Imu or Blackbeard)
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10 Episode 9: Release Date and What to Expect
NYT Strands June 07, 2025 Hints and Solution
You Can Finally Watch Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Blockbuster at Home: Digital Release Date Revealed - Report
NYT Pips Solution for June 03, 2025
Brie Larson
