Oscar winner Brie Larson celebrated turning 34 on October 1st by gifting fans with a never-before-seen childhood photo on Instagram. The sweet throwback pic shows a young Larson grinning happily showing off a lost tooth. Larson shared the nostalgic snap as a “thank you” to her over 7 million followers for the birthday wishes.
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In the photo, a missing-toothed Larson sports a pink printed shirt and half-pulled back hairstyle as she smiles innocently for the camera. The future Captain Marvel star looks adorable and carefree as a little girl.

A Cute Blast From the Past By Brie Larson

Overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, Larson repaid followers with the exclusive photo of her childhood. She rarely offers such intimate personal glimpses, making this all the more special.

“Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! Read every single one and FEEL the love,” Larson captioned the post. “Thought I’d share this never seen before pic as a thank you!” She added laughing emojis, appreciative of fans’ messages on her special day.

 

Giving Back to Loyal Fans

With an extremely private offline life, Larson treats fans to limited photos of her current day-to-day activities. So unearthing a childhood pic just for their enjoyment represents a meaningful gesture of gratitude.

Larson has spoken before about cherishing her supporters, saying “the most meaningful part of any of this is…the people who are connecting with the work that I’m doing.”
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She reinforced this sentiment on her birthday by prioritizing connecting with fans. As one commented, “This is the most we’ve ever gotten of little Brie!”

 

Balancing Stardom and Privacy

While warmly engaging with the public, Larson also stays firm about guarding her personal life. She rarely posts photos with her fiancé Elijah Allan-Blitz or speaks about him in interviews.
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But Larson finds thoughtful ways to let fans in that still protect her boundaries. Sharing rare childhood photos represents one such compromise. Rather than feeling owed invasive access to her world, most supporters simply appreciate any glimpse Larson opts to provide into who she is beyond her fame.

 

Brie Larson chose the perfect gift to thank fans for their 34th birthday wishes – a delightfully cute shot of her younger self. While fiercely guarding her privacy, Larson embraces opportunities to make loyal supporters feel valued. The rare childhood photo was undoubtedly a treat for fans eager to get to know the woman behind Captain Marvel a little better.