“You could put me on a stage in front of 100 people, and I could do a tap dance, but one-on-one was really difficult for me. And it took me most of my life to learn how to work with that anxiety, to embrace and be comfortable with 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.