“We lived in just a studio apartment with just a room and a bed that came out of the wall, and my mom couldn't afford even a Happy Meal. We ate Top Ramen. I had no toys, and I had, like, two shirts, a pair of jeans, and that was it. But I had my mom to myself, and I remember it being the coolest period of time. I loved it. I really loved it.”

Brie Larson is an American actress and activist of the 2010s and 2020s. She gained prominence for her Academy Award-winning role in *Room* (2015) and has since become known for her advocacy on issues like gender equality and mental health, often speaking candidly about her own experiences. Her work spans film, television, and public discourse, blending artistic achievement with social consciousness.