"The feeling of sadness and loss is much deeper"- When Brie Larson spoke about growing up

Brie Larson is an American actress and filmmaker known for her range in both indie films and big-budget blockbusters. She rose to fame with her Oscar-winning role in Room (2015) and later became a household name as Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel (2019) within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She's also a director and producer, with her directorial debut being Unicorn Store (2017).

Aside from her acting, Brie has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and fighting against workplace harassment. She was also one of the key figures behind the Time's Up movement.

Brie Larson did an interview with Rüdiger Sturm, published on The Talks on March 2, 2016. She opened up about her personal growth and how adulthood has changed the way she experiences emotions.

Larson reflected on how growing up deepens one's emotional experiences, saying:

"Feelings just become so much deeper. The feeling of sadness and loss is much deeper than when you were a kid, but the feelings of love and happiness have also so much more dimension when you get older."

The 35-year-old actress explained that this shift is a natural part of growing up and that with age, our emotions become richer and more complex.

She also touched on what drives her in her career which is her desire to connect with people through her work.

"What I am looking for in this world is a sense of not feeling alone, and that’s one of the greatest gifts you can give to another person. I hope that my work does that. I hope that when people leave the theater they feel less alone."

For Larson, acting isn't just about portraying characters, it's about sharing a human experience and making others feel seen and understood.

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Brie Larson talked about her mom being supportive of her life choices growing up

In her March 2, 2016 interview with Rüdiger Sturm for The Talks, Brie Larson opened up about the crucial role her mom played in shaping her journey. Reflecting on her childhood, The Captain Marvel star admitted she’s always seen the world differently, never willing to accept things just as they are.

"Luckily, I had a mom who was really supportive of the differences that I wanted to live."

She shared, emphasizing how her mother’s encouragement allowed her to pursue a non-traditional path. Born on October 1, 1989, Brie Larson graduated high school at 15, and she was free to dive into subjects she felt passionate about, like philosophy, mythology, and art history.

It was through these studies that she recognized recurring themes throughout history, the deep metaphors people use to make sense of life, and how much more there is beneath the surface of every experience.

Acting, for Brie Larson, became a way to explore and understand herself and the world around her. Reflecting on her growth, she said:

“A couple of years ago, I looked at my mom and I went, 'Oh my gosh, you have just been you your whole life.'"

It was in contrast to her journey of stepping into multiple roles, each revealing a different aspect of her identity. Her experience in Room was especially transformative.

“I’ve learned so much, and my relationship to it has changed as I have grown,” she said, explaining how the film deepened her understanding of humanity.

Larson also sees the immense value of growing older.

For Brie Larson, adulthood is both a challenge and a gift, an opportunity to choose, to participate actively in life, and to experience its emotional depth every single day.

Brie Larson expresses a desire to return to a simpler time in life. She reflects on moments when she wishes she could go back to being a child when life seemed easier and less complicated.

"I still have moments of doubts and I still get scared and I still wish sometimes that I was back at home with my parents, and they were making lunch and I would go to school and life was simpler."

At the same time, Brie Larson also acknowledged that it's not possible to return to that simpler times.