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Celebrating Saoirse Ronan's Birthday We List Her Top 22 Moments

Saoirse Ronan is 22 today, and to celebrate we’re taking a look at some of her best moments.

From being nominated for TWO Oscars to using her profile for some amazing causes, Saoirse has done a serious amount for her 22 years on this earth.

We’ve also listed them chronologically too (because we’re sound like that):

1. She Had A Role In The Clinic

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While some might think her role in Atonement was Saoirse’s first acting job, she was actually cast in The Clinic first.

Her dad Paul Ronan was in the RTE soap, and Saoirse joined the cast as Rhiannon Geraghty in 2003, staying for a year.

The Clinic has given a first start to many of Ireland’s big stars, including Chris O’Dowd and Amy Huberman.

2. She Landed A Role In Atonement

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Although Atonement wasn’t her first job on set – it was the one that carved out her entire career.

Starring alongside James McAvoy and Keira Knightley, Saoirse’s performance of 13-year-old Briony Tallis was stunning.

Suddenly Saoirse became in demand and everyone wanted to know who she was and casting directors were dying to get her in their productions.

3. She Got Nominated For An Oscar in 2008

'Atonement' Los Angeles Premiere, Beverly Hills, USA

To no one’s surprise Saoirse got nominated for an Oscar at just 13-years-old.

She remains one of the youngest Oscar nominees to date, joining the likes of Abigail Breslin for her role in Little Miss Sunshine.

Tilda Swinton won the Oscar that night, but Saoirse won her very first IFTA that year.

4. She Won An IFTA in 2009

Winner's Room at The IFTA Awards

She may not have won an Oscar, but a year later she won ANOTHER IFTA.

Quickly becoming a must-have on the IFTA red carpet, Saoirse won the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the movie Death Defying Acts.

The fresh-faced beauty started to seriously own the red carpet.

5. She Won An IFTA in 2010

7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards

Saoirse was quickly becoming one of Ireland’s leading actors – let alone one of the most in demand actors in the world.

In 2009 she starred in The Lovely Bones, alongside Mark Wahlberg.

Directed by Lord of The Rings director Peter Jackson, Saoirse got nominated and won Best Actress in a Lead Role for playing Susie Salmon and giving a hauntingly beautiful performance.

6. She Became The Ultimate Bad Ass In Hanna

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Her role in Hanna was a complete game-changer for Saoirse.

After years of playing the little girl, the Carlow native transformed into a kick-ass action star in this one.

Starring alongside Erica Bana and Cate Blanchett, Saoirse became apart of Hollywood royalty once again.

7. She Won An IFTA In 2011

IFTA Awards 2011 - Award Winners

Yes there’s a pattern here do you see?

Another year on Saoirse starred in The Way Back, a film which tells the story of four people who escape Siberia , finding a teenage girl who joins them in flight.

Saoirse won Best Actress in a Supporting Role that year.

8. She Stole The All The Red Carpet Attention At The IFTAs 2013

Guests attend the 2013 IFTA Awards at The Convention Centre

Since she’s been on pretty much every IFTA red carpet, it’s hard not to notice Saoirse’s style revolution.

2013 was the year Saoirse became a bit of a style icon, with the likes of Burberry dressing her, but it was this look that really stood out.

Wearing a short black sheer-sided Simona Rocha dress, Saoirse brought crimped hair back into fashion and started the massive trend of brogues when she wore this crystal beauties to the ceremony.

9. Everyone Fell In Love With Her In The Grand Budapest Hotel

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Another year, another movie – which for Saoirse always means another stellar performance.

Saoirse starred as Agatha in the award-winning movie and was in an amazing cast of A-listers including Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law and Tilda Swinton.

The movie won several Oscars for music and costume design as well as winning Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes.

10.  She’s Proved She Looks Stunning In Any Hair Colour

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Saoirse has gone through many hair changes throughout the years.

And whether she’s opted for long or short, black or blonde – she’s pulled it all off.

At the moment she’s back to her natural fair hair colour, she previously revealed she prefers her hair dark brown but we’re loving her look right now.

11. Ryan Gosling Personally Picked Her To Star In His Directorial Debut

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Not only is she a critically acclaimed, award-winning actress, but Ryan Gosling absolutely loves her.

Voted as the Sexiest Man In The World and also one of the most talented actors of our generation, Ryan hand-picked Saoirse to star in his directorial debut Lost River.

The pair were originally meant to work together in The Lovely Bones, and they stayed in touch ever since.

12. She’s Brought Her Dad Everywhere Along The Way

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Since she was only a young teenager when she started out in the acting world, he dad Paul Ronan has been with her every step of the way.

Any journalist/reporter who has interviewed Saoirse will know her actor father has been on every red carpet until recently.

Saoirse is extremely close to her parents, and although she now lives in New York she’s in touch with her mum and dad all the time.

13. She Opened The Barry McCall ExhibitionSaoirse Ronan opens "Pho20graphy" - An exhibition by Barry McCall

A list of Irish celebrities were included in the famed photographer Barry McCall’s Exhibition back in 2012.

But it was Saoirse who was the center of attention on the night, with everyone talking about this stunning photo.

With the event in aid of the ISPCC, Saoirse has been a long time supporter of the charity and Childline.

14. She Had The Absolute Banter With Louis Walsh

Laura Whitmore BT AW15 ISPCC luncheon

Another event in aid of the ISPCC, Saoirse proved she has a great laugh with Louis Walsh.

The award-winning actress loves nothing more than letting her hair down and having the banter just like the rest of us.

This photo was taken at the annual ISPCC Luncheon at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin, and the photographer really caught a great moment.

15. She Was Not Happy About Kim Kardashian’s Naked Magazine Cover

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As Saoirse got older she started using her profile for good.

As well as promoting the ISPCC Saoirse is also very passionate about women and female empowerment.

Last year Saoirse took a stand against Kim Kardashian after her naked cover of Paper magazine, calling the whole thing “disgusting”.

She went on to say celebrities these days have become highly sexualised and that role models in the industry should be more careful.

16. She Got Nominated For An Oscar AGAIN in 2016

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Saoirse has majorly hit the spotlight again thanks to her stunning performance in Brooklyn- which also landed her an Oscar nomination.

She faced some seriously tough competition this year, mainly in Brie Larson from Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, and Brie ended up taking the award home.

But the Oscar nomination gave Saoirse the international recognition she deserved, and Brooklyn has received critical acclaim all over the world.

17. She Got Nominated For A Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Too

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This time it wasn’t all about the Oscars, Saoirse was nominated in all of the biggest award ceremonies.

Stunning at the red carpets at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs, Saoirse lost out both times to Brie again, but she was the most talked about at every event.

She even guest presented at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and made a hilarious mistake that just made us all love her more (watch it HERE).

18. She Was On The Cover Of Vanity Fair

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Most actors can only dream of ever being included in Vanity Fair, let alone on the cover.

In one of the most impressive spreads the magazine has ever done, Saoirse was photographed by world famous photographer Annie Leibovitz.

Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, Room star Brie Larson, Alicia Vikander and Lupita Nyong’o all joined her on the cover.

19. She Made This Incredible Video With Hozier

One of the most amazing music videos made in the last year was this video for Hozier’s Cherry Wine.

Starring alongside Patrick’s Day actor Moe Dunford, Saoirse gives a moving performance as a woman suffering from domestic abuse.

Once again using her profile for good, the video was to promote awareness for domestic abuse victims.

20. Everyone Now Knows How To Pronounce Saoirse

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One thing we’ve learned about Saoirse in the last year is that she is always up for the craic.

After Denis Quaid HILARIOUSLY pronounced her name all kinds of wrong (watch HERE), Saoirse helped the U.S nation understand her name.

And it was all on the brilliant Ellen Degreneres Show How sound is she?

 

21. The Whole World Also Now Knows What A ‘Lock In’ Is

Just recently Saoirse revealed what a “lock in” really means.

While appearing on the Jimmy Fallon show she took it upon herself to explain one of Ireland’s oldest traditions.

She’s currently living in New York as she stars on Broadway, so we’re sure she’s missing lock ins over there.

 

22. She Just Won ANOTHER IFTA

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Last but certainly not least – it’s only right to end this list with what Saoirse does best.

Thanks to her incredible performance in Brooklyn Saoirse has brought her all around the world again in promotions and award ceremonies, but there’s nothing like winning at home is there?

Just last weekend Saoirse scooped the award for Best Actress at the IFTAs.

And of course we have to mention she won Best Actress at The Gossies too…

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