Shailene Woodley, born on November 15, 1991, in San Bernardino, California, is an American actress who first gained prominence for her role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family teen drama series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" from 2008 to 2013.

She was discovered by an agent while taking a local theater class, which led to her working in commercials from a young age. Her parents, Lori and Lonnie Woodley, both psychologists, supported her acting career as long as she maintained good grades and stayed true to herself.

Her breakthrough came with her role in Alexander Payne's film "The Descendants" (2011), for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

She further solidified her status with her performance as Hazel in "The Fault in Our Stars" (2014) and as Beatrice Prior in the "Divergent" series (2014-2016). Her role in the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies" (2017-2019) earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination.

Shailene Woodley is also an environmental activist. She is a Greenpeace Oceans Ambassador and has lobbied for environmental policy proposals such as the High Seas Treaty and the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty.

She is also involved with Conservation International and the nonprofit organization All it Takes, which focuses on youth development.

Her lifestyle reflects her commitment to environmentalism and activism. She is known for her down-to-earth personality and has been involved in various social and political causes.

Throughout her career, Shailene Woodley has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Independent Spirit Award and the MTV Movie Awards Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in "The Descendants".