12 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Brie Larson

From singing and acting, to writing and producing, Kong: Skull Island" star.

1. NorCal to SoCal

Brie Larson began her childhood in Sacramento, California, but relocated to Los Angeles just before her ninth birthday, in 1998.

2. Acting Ain’t All

Larson may be a talented actress, but the girl is also known for her vocal cords! She is a professional singer, a background she channeled for her role in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" as diva pop star Envy Adams.

3. Tour Life

She even went on tour with Jesse McCartney in 2005. Basically, she has lived all of our dreams.

4. The List Goes On

In addition to acting and singing, Larson is also skilled behind the camera. She wrote and directed two short films, “The Arm” and “Weighting.”

5. Gaming Gal

Larson has itted that she’s a super fan of the Super Mario Bros. video game series. But really, who isn't?

6. And The Award Goes To…

Larson’s success with the film “Room” certainly didn’t go unnoticed. The actress was nominated and won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award for her role in the hit movie.

7. Stage Name

Though we may know her as Brie Larson, her birth given name is actually Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers. Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue in the same way, does it?

8. Talk French to Me

Larson’s first language is French. She has said that as she got older and began to learn more english, her french-speaking slowly started fading away.

9. Fungi Studies

One of Larson’s hobbies is mycology, which is the biology of fungi. Wait ... fungi, a love of Mario Bros. (which takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom) ... we're starting to see a pattern here!