Biography
Who is Julia Garner?
Early life and education
Julia Garner was born on February 1, 1994, in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Her mother, Tami Gingold, is a therapist who previously worked as an actress and comedian in Israel. Her father, Thomas Garner, is a painter and art teacher originally from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Julia Garner is Jewish and has an older sister named Anna Garner, who is an artist.
She attended the Eagle Hill School located in Greenwich, Connecticut. At age 15, she began taking acting lessons as a method to overcome her natural shyness. Later, during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, she studied the art of the clown under Philippe Gaulier at École Philippe Gaulier in France.
Acting career and breakthrough
Julia Garner made her film debut at age 17 in the Sean Durkin film Martha Marcy May Marlene. In 2012, director David Chase invited her to play a specific role he wrote for her in Not Fade Away. That same year, she secured her first leading role in the film Electrick Children. She later starred in the 2013 horror film The Last Exorcism Part II and the American remake of the Mexican film We Are What We Are.
Her career expanded significantly with television roles. She appeared in the FX series The Americans between 2015 and 2018. In 2017, she began her most well-known role as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama Ozark. Her performance in this series earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She also appeared in the miniseries Maniac and the Bravo true crime series Dirty John.
Film roles and recent projects
In the film industry, Julia Garner appeared in The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. She played a lead role in the 2015 comedy Grandma alongside Lily Tomlin. In 2019, she starred in the independent drama The Assistant, which addressed the culture surrounding the MeToo movement. She also played the title role in the 2022 Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, which earned her nominations for both a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe.
Her recent work includes the 2023 film The Royal Hotel. In 2024, she was cast as Shalla-Bal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. She also joined the cast of Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man and the horror film Weapons, both of which premiered in 2025.
Personal life and relationships
Julia Garner married singer Mark Foster, the lead vocalist of the band Foster the People, in December 2019 at New York City Hall. The couple had become engaged eight months prior to the ceremony. It was announced in July 2026 that the pair had separated.
Regarding her public stances, Julia Garner signed an open letter in 2023 following the October 7 attacks. The letter was published by Creative Community for Peace and praised President Joe Biden for his support of the Jewish people while calling for the release of hostages.
Birthday and age
Julia Garner was born on February 1, 1994, which makes Julia 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Julia shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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