Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Julia Fox

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2026

How Julia Fox built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Julia Fox is an Italian-American actress, model, and media personality who gained prominence for her debut role in the 2019 film *Uncut Gems*, earning her a nomination at the Gotham Awards. Beyond acting, she is recognized for her distinctive and often unconventional fashion sense, as well as her active presence on social media, contributing to her recognition as a notable figure in popular culture and celebrity circles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Closure of Happy Ending Nightclub

In 2013, Happy Ending, a nightclub on the Lower East Side that Julia Fox co-owned and invested in, closed.

2015: Posing for Playboy

In 2015, Julia Fox worked as a model, posing for the last nude edition of Playboy. She also self-published Symptomatic of a Relationship Gone Sour: Heartburn/Nausea, a book of photography, in 2015.

2016: Publication of PTSD

In 2016, Julia Fox self-published PTSD, her second book of photography.

2017: "R.I.P. Julia Fox'" Art Exhibit

In 2017, Julia Fox hosted an art exhibit titled "R.I.P. Julia Fox'", which featured silk canvases painted with her own blood.

2019: Debut in Uncut Gems

In 2019, Julia Fox made her debut performance in the film Uncut Gems. This role led to a nomination for the Breakthrough Actor Award at the 2019 Gotham Awards.

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2019: Feature Film Debut in Uncut Gems

In 2019, Julia Fox made her feature film debut in the A24 film Uncut Gems, directed by the Safdie brothers. She played the role of a showroom saleswoman and mistress. Subsequently, she was nominated for Breakthrough Actor in the 2019 Gotham Awards.

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February 5, 2021: Release of PVT Chat

On February 5, 2021, the film PVT Chat, starring Julia Fox as Scarlet, a cam girl, was released in the United States.

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July 1, 2021: Release of No Sudden Move

On July 1, 2021, Julia Fox starred in No Sudden Move which released in the United States.

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2021: Release of Fantasy Girls

In 2021, Julia Fox wrote and directed Fantasy Girls, a short film about teenage girls involved in sex work.

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2022: Release of Puppet

In 2022, Julia Fox starred in the drama movie Puppet, which was released.

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2022: Executive Producer for Something You Said Last Night

In 2022, Julia Fox was an executive producer on the Canadian film Something You Said Last Night.

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October 2023: Release of Debut Book

In October 2023, Julia Fox released her debut book, a memoir titled Down the Drain. She also released a song with the same name and hosts a Spotify podcast called Forbidden Fruits with Niki Takesh.

October 2023: Publication of Memoir

In October 2023, Julia Fox's memoir, Down the Drain, was published by Simon & Schuster. The memoir will be developed into a TV series by Joey Soloway.