Greta Gerwig transitioned from acting to directing major studio films.
Co-Directing Debut
2008
Gerwig co-directed "Nights and Weekends" with Joe Swanberg.
Solo Directorial Debut
2017
Gerwig made her solo directorial debut with "Lady Bird", which received critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations.
Adaptation Success
2019
Gerwig directed "Little Women", earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Blockbuster Success
2023
Gerwig's "Barbie" became the only film from a solo female director to gross over $1 billion worldwide, earning her another Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
