Saoirse Ronan: The Irish Oscar-nominated actress behind the scenes

Saoirse Una Ronan, was born on April 12, 1994, in the vibrant borough of the Bronx, New York City. With a rich Irish heritage, Saoirse is the only child of Monica and Paul Ronan, both hailing from Dublin.

She has a uniquely Irish name pronounced as "Seer-sha" by Irish people. Her first name, derived from the Irish language, holds the beautiful meaning of "freedom" in English.

Saoirse Ronan spent her formative years in County Carlow, Ireland. At the age of three, she and her family relocated from their Bronx home in New York City to embrace their Irish roots.

Saoirse Ronan embarked on her acting career at a young age, showcasing her talent and passion from the outset. In 2007, she made her notable film debut in the movie "I Could Never Be Your Woman." Even in her early years as a performer, Ronan displayed a remarkable presence and skill, capturing the attention of audiences and industry professionals alike.

Saoirse Ronan starred in the movie “Little Women” which was directed by Greta Gerwig and received critical acclaim. onan played the role of Jo March, one of the sisters. The movie was praised for its performances, direction, and screenplay and was nominated for several awards including six Academy Awards. It won one Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

Saoirse Ronan played the role of Mary Stuart in the movie “Mary Queen of Scots”. The movie is based on the life of Mary Stuart, who was the Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. The movie tells the story of Mary’s life and her struggle for power in Scotland and England.

Saoirse Ronan starred in Greta Gerwig’s coming-of-age film “Lady Bird”, in which she played the titular role of Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a high school senior who shares a tumultuous relationship with her mother. The movie was praised for its performances, direction, and screenplay and was nominated for several awards including five Academy Awards. Ronan’s performance was highly praised and earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.

Since 2018, Saoirse Ronan has been romantically involved with Jack Lowden, a Scottish actor who co-starred with her in the film "Mary Queen of Scots."

Saoirse Ronan served as the host for NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on December 2, 2017, accompanied by musical guest U2. In her monologue, she creatively introduced a song to help viewers learn the correct pronunciation of her name.

In 2019, Saoirse Ronan received the Best Actress award at the British Independent Film Awards for her outstanding performance in "Little Women." The following year, she was honored with the Best Actress award at the Irish Film and Television Awards for the same remarkable portrayal.

Saoirse Ronan actively supports various causes and organizations. She serves as an ambassador for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, advocating for the welfare of children. Additionally, she is associated with Home Sweet Home, an anti-homelessness campaign, and in 2016, she backed the organization's action of occupying an office building in Dublin to provide housing for 31 homeless families. Ronan's commitment to raising awareness extends to social issues, as she appeared in a music video for Hozier's "Cherry Wine," shedding light on the pressing issue of domestic violence.

Saoirse Ronan abstains from using social media, citing it as "too stressful" for her.

In the year 2016, Saoirse Ronan was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

As a proponent of sustainable fashion, she demonstrated her commitment by wearing a dress at the 2020 Oscars that utilized leftover fabric from her BAFTA dress.

Saoirse Ronan took on the role of Lady Macbeth in a stage production of "The Tragedy of Macbeth" at the Almeida Theatre in London, under the direction of Yaël Farber.

She actively showed her support for LGBT rights in Ireland by casting her vote in favor of gay marriage during the Irish constitutional referendums in 2015.

Saoirse Ronan had a role in the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel”. The movie is a comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. Ronan played the role of Agatha, a baker’s assistant who becomes the love interest of Zero, the young employee.

Saoirse Ronan made an appearance in the music video for Ed Sheeran's song "Galway Girl". Shot by Sheeran himself in Galway, Ireland, the video takes a first-person perspective, showcasing Ronan as the main character. She can be seen energetically running through the streets and pubs of Galway alongside Sheeran.

Saoirse Ronan tried out for the part of Luna Lovegood in the film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", but the role was ultimately given to Evanna Lynch.