From Indie Star to Hollywood Heroine: Little Known Reasons Why Greta Gerwig Deserves All the Fame and Praise

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From Frances Ha to Barbie, Greta Gerwig has trifled through Hollywood to be a well-known name and face. Her successful endeavors don’t start and end at directing either; she’s the ‘it girl’ who has her feet in both ponds, as she straddles the film industry’s difficult position. 

Being a woman in film isn’t an easy accomplishment. There are so few female directors we know by name, and yet Gerwig has harnessed a place in our hearts. From indie films like Frances Ha, to working with Woody Allen in To Rome With Love, Gerwig inspires us with her natural charisma and nuanced performances. Mostly acclaimed for her recent film Barbie, based on the Matel doll, she has the talent and tact to spin superficiality as philosophical and authentic. Like Barbie, she stands as a beacon for females to admire her hard work, dedication, and mirth to fill our hearts' desires in film. 

Here’s 5 Greta Gerwig Films Worth Watching:

1. Frances Ha (2012)

Playing a more than relatable woman in her 20s, Frances Ha is an insight into the millennial experience of just trying to figure out life. 

2. To Rome With Love (2012)

Gerwig plays one of seven interconnected narratives, an American tourist in Rome. This witty Woody Allen film is a must watch for anyone that wants an artistic, yet digestible film 

3. Lady Bird (2017)

A semi-autobiographical film that takes place in Gerwig's hometown, Lady Bird tackles the trials and tribulations of high school for a young girl. 

4. White Noise (2022)

This comedy/horror film highlights that laughing and fear to go hand-in-hand sometimes. A bit sci-fi and a bit strange, Gerwig enhances its sophistication. 

5. Barbie (2023)

The wildly popular film that will remain remembered for ages shook society as a whole. If there's someone who can make a girl's toy into a well-renowned film, it's Greta Gerwig.