Ben Volavola Wiki: Everything To Know About Shailene Woodley's Boyfriend
'Big Little Lies' star Shailene Woodley was spotted getting cozy with new boyfriend and Rugby player Ben Volavola. Read on further to know more about him.
Jul 24, 2018
Know Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley is an American actress born in Simi Valley, California to parents Lori and Loonie Woodley. Her father is a school principal and mother, a middle school counselor. She has a brother named Tanner. She completed her education from Simi Valley High School in California. Woodley began modeling commercially when she was just 4 years old. She made her on-screen debut in 1999 in 'Replacing Dad'. Later, she was seen in movies like, 'The District' in 2000, 'The O.C.' in 2003 and 'Crossing Jordan' in 2001. Woodley was diagnosed with Idiopathic Scoliosis at the age of 15 and had to wear a chest-to-hip plastic brace for two years. The treatment healed her completely. Her role in 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' in 2008 and 'The Descendants' in 2011 established her as a successful actress. She won a Golden Globe nomination, an Independent Spirit Award and 2012 MTV Movie Awards Breakthrough Performance Award. She also got a Golden Globe nomination was for the movie 'Big Little Lies'. Her role in 'Big Little Lies' as Jane was the soul of the film and critically applauded. The American actress Shailene Woodley has an estimated net worth of $10 million, which is quite a big amount! She has earned her net worth with her exceptional performances in the film industry as well as on television.
Her boyfriend Ben Volavola
Actress Shailene Woodley was recently seen getting cozy with rugby player Ben Volavola. They have been seen together at multiple locations. The athlete and Woodley were first spotted kissing outside a cafe in New Zealand. Woodley is also often found at the practice sessions of Volavola's team. Buzz is that the pair met in Fiji. Shailene Woodley was in Fiji for the filming of 'Adrift' which is a true story of a woman who sails into the eye of a hurricane to save her love. Ben Volavola is an Australian born Fijian. Ben Volavola plays for North Harbor Rugby team. He usually plays in the position of fly-half or full-back. Ben Volavola was born in Sydney, Australia but relocated to Fiji as a child and then again back to Australia. Ben has a younger brother named Milan. Ben has a business Diploma with the Australian Vocational training Academy. Ben is the grandson of the former Suva Mayor, Peni Volavola and former Suva Netball representative Vasiti Mea Naqova. He has played rugby on a professional level in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. Volavola played four games for Fiji at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. An onlooker at the Rugby field once said to a magazine, “Shailene was sitting in the stands with two girlfriends while Ben played and went wild when they won,” the source said. “She was obviously really proud of him. Apparently she’s been to lots of games this season.” Shailene Woodley has not posted any of Volavola's pics on Instagram or her other social media pages but she has been coyly sharing signs that she has been spending some time with someone new and special on Instagram. In one photo, captioned “pillars are everything”, Woodley and Volavola are holding hands. In another Instagram picture, both were seen relaxing in wooden chairs with wine and some food. Woodley named the post as 'Trust'. In 2014, the actress said in an interview, “Literally, I have not had a boyfriend in almost five years. I’ve never been hooked up with anybody I’ve worked on a movie with.” Woodley once opened up about what she seeks in a love relationship, “When you’re truly in love, for me, you’re my lighthouse! You’re somebody who holds me high, keeps me safe, you’ve got my f—n’ back; you also love me whole, wild and free. You let me do me and I’m gonna let you do you! And I’ll be the home that you return to.” That year she also told InStyle that while she “falls in love constantly,” finding a boyfriend isn’t that simple. “I always think of my life as a pie. My pie is f—king fine. I’ve got the best pie! It’s so delicious. If you want to add some ice cream and s—t on top, you are welcome to join the party, but you don’t get to take a slice of my pie.”
Some interesting facts
Ben Volavola is a Fijian international Rugby Union Footballer who plays for French Top 14 Bordeaux Begles. Ben Volavola has previously played for Super Rugby Clubs such as Waratahs, Crusaders and even Rebels. Ben Volavola played rugby in the Super Rugby, NRC and Mitre 10 Cup for almost throughout his professional career until in October, 2017, when the Rugby Union Footballer signed for the French Top 14 Club Bordeaux Begles. They released confirmation in November, 2017. Ben Volavola joined Fijian teammate, Peni Ravai. Ben Volavola net worth is estimated to be around $19 million dollars. He has earned his net worth with his international rugby career.