Shailene Woodley is enjoying taking over the top of the box office with The Divergent Series: Insurgent and can now add becoming the latest recipient of the MTV Movie Awards Trailblazer honor.
Woodley will be receiving the award at the MTV Movie Awards on April 12th, The Hollywood Reporter added.
The award is described as, "Recognizing actors who are blazing a distinctive and innovative path for their Hollywood peers." Woodley will be joining the company of Emma Stone, Emma Watson and Channing Tatum when she accepts the award.
Stephen Friedman, president of MTV, explained why they selected Woodley for this honor, calling her one the most talented actresses of her generation. "Whether baring her soul in emotionally charged roles in The Descendants and The Fault in Our Stars or igniting our imagination in sci-fi blockbusters like Insurgent, Shailene has raised the bar for actresses navigating diverse and challenging roles professionally, while personally remaining down-to-earth and accessible to her fans," said Friedman.
Woodley is containing her reign at the box office with The Divergent Series: Insurgent. The sequel is projected to make over $54 million during it's opening weekend at the box office, which is just behind what Divergent made upon its release, Deadline reported.
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