8 Iconic Roles of Saoirse Ronan, From Innocent Girl to Bad Girl

ATONEMENT is a film that made Saoirse Ronan's name known, KLovers. In this film, she played the role of young Briony Tallis and had the opportunity to act alongside renowned actors Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. According to IMDb, through her portrayal of Briony Tallis, she managed to capture attention and received her first OSCAR nomination at the age of 12. This film tells the story of Briony who witnesses a crime but accuses the wrong person. It's no wonder that this is an iconic performance by Saoirse Ronan as it successfully ignites the emotions of the audience!

Two years after her role as Briony Tallis, Saoirse Ronan returned to acting in the film THE LOVELY BONES. Saoirse Ronan no longer appeared as a supporting character, but as a main character. THE LOVELY BONES is a mystery and drama genre film. Saoirse Ronan played Susie Salmon, an innocent girl who becomes a victim of murder and child abduction. From this film, Saoirse won the Best Actress in a Lead Role award from the IRISH FILM & TELEVISION ACADEMY (IFTA).

If there's one film that cannot be missed, KLovers, it's Wes Anderson's THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014). Saoirse is not only talented in drama films, but also in comedy. In this film, Saoirse plays the role of Agatha, a baker who later becomes the girlfriend of Zero, the protagonist in the film. This film makes Saoirse a regular collaborator of director Wes Anderson, KLovers!

In addition to ATONEMENT, there's BROOKLYN which earned Saoirse Ronan an OSCAR nomination. Growing up, Saoirse started portraying characters with more mature appearances as well. BROOKLYN is a film adaptation of a novel that tells the story of an Irish girl's life as an immigrant in America in the 1950s, looking for a better life. According to IMDb, Saoirse won the Best Actress in a Lead Role award at IFTA in 2016 for her role in this film.

LADY BIRD, one of the iconic performances by Saoirse Ronan. Bad girl era, a suitable nickname for Saoirse Ronan's character in this film. Everything can be seen from her hairstyle that has changed from her previous films. In this film, Saoirse has hair with a tinted pink color. In addition, the nature of her selfish and rebellious character makes Saoirse appear different from the characters she has played before. 

If earlier she played a film set in the 1950s, this one is much more old-fashioned, KLovers. As reported by IMDb, Saoirse Ronan plays Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and co-stars with Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I in the film MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (2018). It's very clear from Saoirse Ronan's appearance that we have never seen before. She wears a dress with a hairstyle reminiscent of nobles in the 1500s. 

Well, this one is also iconic! Saoirse Ronan is once again chosen by Greta Gerwig in the film LITTLE WOMEN (2019) along with other famous actors, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Timothee Chalamet. One of the iconic scenes from Saoirse's performance as Jo March is when she rejects Laurie's love (Timothee). According to Guardian News, Saoirse Ronan is considered to have successfully portrayed the determined character of Jo March in achieving her goals in life. This film also earned Saoirse a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress at the OSCAR. 

As mentioned earlier, Saoirse Ronan has become a regular choice for several directors. Besides Greta Gerwig, there is Wes Anderson, KLovers. Saoirse Ronan is once again present in a film directed by Wes Anderson titled THE FRENCH DISPATCH (2021). Although not as the female lead, Saoirse Ronan still appears iconic, especially because of her more mature style. She wears bright red lipstick with her blonde hair styled in curly.