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<p>Saoirse Ronan is an Irish-American <a href="/biography/saoirse-ronan">actress</a> best known for her critically acclaimed performances in films such as <i>Atonement</i> and <i>Lady Bird</i>. Over the years, she has established herself as one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation.</p>

<h2>Background and Early Life</h2>

<p>Saoirse Ronan was born on April 12, 1994, in New York City to Irish parents Monica and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ronan">Paul Ronan</a>. Her father is an actor who previously worked in construction and bartending, while her mother had experience in acting during her youth. The family moved to Dublin, Ireland, during Ronan’s early childhood and eventually settled in the seaside village of Howth. Ronan purchased her own home there in 2013. She initially attended a local school but completed her education through private tutoring, allowing her flexibility to focus on her acting career.</p>

<h2>Rise to Fame and Critical Acclaim</h2>

<p>Saoirse Ronan's breakthrough role came in 2007 when she portrayed Briony Tallis in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wright">Joe Wright</a>’s adaptation of <i>Atonement</i>. Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination at the age of 13, making her one of the youngest <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress">Best Supporting Actress</a> nominees in Oscar history.</p>

<p>She went on to star as Susie Salmon in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson">Peter Jackson</a>’s 2009 adaptation of <i>The Lovely Bones</i>, playing a young girl who narrates the story from the afterlife after her tragic murder. Ronan then showcased her dynamic acting range through roles in the action thriller <i>Hanna</i> (2011) and the vampire drama <i>Byzantium</i> (2012).</p>

<p>Her versatility continued to shine in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Anderson">Wes Anderson</a>’s ensemble comedy <i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i> (2014) and she garnered further acclaim—and her second Oscar nomination—for her leading role in <i>Brooklyn</i> (2015), in which she portrayed an Irish immigrant navigating life and love in 1950s New York.</p>
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<h2>Golden Globe Success and Continued Recognition</h2>

<p>In 2017, Ronan starred in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Gerwig">Greta Gerwig</a>'s directorial debut <i>Lady Bird</i>, a coming-of-age drama centered on the complex relationship between a teenage girl and her mother. Her performance was met with universal praise, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress">Best Actress</a>.</p>

<p>Ronan reunited with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Gerwig">Gerwig</a> in the 2019 adaptation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_May_Alcott">Louisa May Alcott</a>’s <i>Little Women</i>, portraying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_March">Jo March</a>, a role historically admired by audiences for its representation of female independence. The performance again garnered her both critical and award recognition, including an Oscar nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress">Best Actress</a>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>Saoirse Ronan has generally kept her personal life private. In 2013, she was speculated to be romantically involved with British <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacKay_(actor)">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacKay_(actor)">George MacKay</a>, her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacKay_(actor)">co-star</a> in <i>How I Live Now</i>, though neither confirmed the relationship. She was also briefly linked to British <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Irons">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Irons">Max Irons</a>, whom she worked with in the film <i>The Host</i>.</p>

<p>In 2017, she was rumored to be dating Irish <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hozier">musician</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hozier">Andrew Hozier-Byrne</a>, known professionally as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hozier">Hozier</a>. The two reportedly met during the production of his music video for "Cherry Wine," which addresses domestic abuse and featured Ronan in the role of a victim. They were seen together at public events in Dublin around that time, but neither party made their relationship official in the public eye.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Influence</h2>

<p>Saoirse Ronan's impressive body of work and her dedication to challenging and diverse roles have solidified her status as a leading figure in contemporary cinema. With multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations under her belt, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide and contribute meaningfully to modern feminist narratives in film.</p>

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