The best roles of Saoirse Ronan

"I will never be yours", I Could Never Be Your Woman 2006

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Although her first film could well have been a Harry Potter movie, after an unsuccessful audition for the role of Luna Lovegood, Saoirse made her film debut in this romantic comedy.

Starring with Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd, the young actress has brought international attention to her person.

2. "Atonement", Atonement 2007

A real breakthrough in the cinema for Ronan was the role in the military drama based on the novel by Ian McEwan.

In the historical film, she plays 13-year-old aspiring writer Briony.

Her performance was critically acclaimed, and Saoirse became one of the youngest stars to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

3. Lovely Bones, The Lovely Bones 2009

Saoirse was only 15 years old when she was cast as the teenage Suzy Salmon, and her family was initially hesitant to let her agree to the shoot, as it involved a difficult topic.

However, Saoirse was very mature for her age and shone in the thriller, earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress.

4. "Hannah. The Perfect Weapon, Hanna 2010

For her next big role, Saoirse had to do martial arts for 2 months.

Her training paid off and her role as a teenage killer was praised by critics from around the world.

5. "The Grand Budapest Hotel", The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014

In the crime detective, Saoirse will play her first major adult role - Agatha, the bride of the protagonist "Zero".

The film was a huge success and was named one of the best BBC films of the 21st century.

6. Brooklyn, Brooklyn 2015

One of Saoirse's significant film credits to date is the role of Eilish Lacey, an Irish girl who dreams of returning from New York to her homeland.

For her brilliant performance, the actress received several prestigious nominations.

7. "Lady Bird", Lady Bird 2017

The drama is a must-see for fans of the actress's work, where Saoirse plays Kristin McPherson, a rebellious girl on the threshold of adulthood.

After the premiere of the film, Ronan was awarded the Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

8. "Little Women", Little Women 2019

Another notable role of the actress is in the film adaptation of the work of Louisa May Alcott, which tells about the life of four sisters in the era of the Civil War.

The role of Josephine March earned Ronan Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations.

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