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Gillian Flynn

Is Gillian Flynn A-List?

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YesGillian Flynn is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 2012

Gone Girl Phenomenon

Ranking Timeline

2006C$0.1M

Sharp Objects Debut

Publishes her debut novel, *Sharp Objects*, receiving critical acclaim.

2009B$0.5M+$0.4M

Dark Places Success

Publishes *Dark Places*, further establishing her as a thriller writer.

2012A$5M+$4.5M

Gone Girl Phenomenon

Publishes *Gone Girl*, which becomes a massive bestseller and cultural phenomenon.

2014A$12M+$7M

Gone Girl Film Adaptation

Writes the screenplay for the film adaptation of *Gone Girl*, further increasing her success.

2018A$18M+$6M

Sharp Objects HBO Series

*Sharp Objects* is adapted into an HBO miniseries, increasing her profile.

2026A$25M+$7M

Continued Success

Flynn continues to write and produce successful thrillers, solidifying her place as a leading author.

Last updated: February 25, 2026