Julia Garner is a highly acclaimed American actress recognized for her remarkable range and transformative performances. She gained widespread critical acclaim and international fame for her portrayal of Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark, a role that earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Known for her distinctive vocal ability and intensity, Garner has established herself as one of the most talented actors of her generation. In addition to Ozark, she has delivered standout performances in projects such as The Americans, Dirty John, The Assistant, and the miniseries Inventing Anna, where she portrayed the infamous socialite Anna Delvey. Her work consistently draws praise for its nuance, emotional depth, and technical precision, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in contemporary film and television.
1968: Release of Rosemary's Baby
In 1968, the classic thriller film Rosemary's Baby was released, serving as the original work for which the 2022 film Apartment 7A functions as a prequel.
February 1, 1994: Birth of Julia Garner
On February 1, 1994, American actress Julia Garner was born.
2011: Appearance in Martha Marcy May Marlene
In 2011, Julia Garner made an appearance in the film Martha Marcy May Marlene, marking one of her early roles in cinema.
2012: Appearance in The Perks of Being a Wallflower
During 2012, Julia Garner contributed to the film cast of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
2012: Breakthrough Year in Film
In 2012, Julia Garner began her film career by appearing in David Chase's movie Not Fade Away and securing her first starring role in the film Electrick Children.
2013: Horror Genre Roles
During 2013, Julia Garner expanded her acting repertoire by starring in the horror film The Last Exorcism Part II and taking the lead role in the American version of We Are What We Are.
2014: Role in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In 2014, Julia Garner appeared in the film Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, portraying the character Marcie. This project was significant for the actress as it represented her first professional experience working with green screen technology.
2015: Role in The Americans
In 2015, Julia Garner began her recurring role in the FX drama series The Americans, a performance she continued until 2018.
2015: Starring role in Grandma
In 2015, Julia Garner starred in the comedy film Grandma, directed by Paul Weitz, portraying a teenager who seeks assistance from her grandmother, a poet played by Lily Tomlin, to navigate an abortion.
2016: Appearance in Girls
During 2016, Julia Garner made an appearance in the HBO comedy series Girls, specifically in the episode titled "The Panic in Central Park" created by Lena Dunham.
2016: Withdrawal from Smokefall
In 2016, Julia Garner was slated to make her off-Broadway debut in the play Smokefall at the MCC Theater, but she was forced to withdraw from the production during the rehearsal phase due to scheduling conflicts.
2017: Premiere of Ozark
In 2017, Julia Garner began her acclaimed role as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark.
2017: Julia Garner Joins Ozark
In 2017, Julia Garner began her critically acclaimed role as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark, acting alongside Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
2018: Appearances in Maniac and Dirty John
During 2018, Julia Garner expanded her television portfolio by appearing in the Netflix miniseries Maniac and beginning her role in the Bravo true crime series Dirty John.
2018: Expanded Television Presence in 2018
During 2018, Julia Garner significantly expanded her acting portfolio by appearing in the Paramount Network miniseries Waco as Michelle, the Netflix miniseries Maniac as Ellie, and the Bravo anthology series Dirty John, where she portrayed Terra Newell.
December 2019: Marriage to Mark Foster
In December 2019, Julia Garner married musician Mark Foster, the lead vocalist of the band Foster the People, during a ceremony held at New York City Hall. This marriage followed their engagement, which had taken place eight months earlier.
2019: Garner's 2019 Professional Highlights
In 2019, Julia Garner expanded her career through roles in the Amazon anthology series 'Modern Love' and the independent drama film 'The Assistant'. In 'Modern Love', she played a young woman infatuated with an older man, while in 'The Assistant', she portrayed a production assistant struggling within a toxic workplace, a film which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance.
2019: Conclusion of role in Dirty John
In 2019, Julia Garner finished her tenure on the true crime series Dirty John, which she had been a part of since 2018.
2019: Lead Role in The Assistant
In 2019, Julia Garner took on a lead role in the film production The Assistant.
February 11, 2022: Release of Inventing Anna
On February 11, 2022, the Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, featuring Julia Garner in the title role of Anna Delvey, was officially released to the public.
2022: Career Milestones and Production Deals
In 2022, Julia Garner secured a leading role in the thriller film Apartment 7A, which acts as a prequel to a classic horror title. During the same year, her production company, Alma Margo, established a first-look agreement with Tomorrow Studios. Additionally, in June 2022, Garner was selected by Madonna to portray the singer in a self-produced biopic titled Who's That Girl, though the project faced production delays.
2022: Starring role in Inventing Anna
In 2022, Julia Garner starred as Anna Sorokin in the Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, earning nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
2022: Conclusion of Ozark
The crime drama series Ozark, which brought Julia Garner widespread critical acclaim and multiple awards, concluded its run in 2022.
2023: Studying Clown at École Philippe Gaulier
During the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, Julia Garner traveled to France to study the art of clowning under the tutelage of Philippe Gaulier at the École Philippe Gaulier.
2023: Lead Role in The Royal Hotel
In 2023, Julia Garner starred in a lead role for the film The Royal Hotel.
2023: Open letter on the October 7 attacks
In 2023, following the October 7 attacks, Julia Garner signed an open letter organized by Creative Community for Peace which commended President Joe Biden's leadership and support for the Jewish community, while also advocating for the safe return of hostages taken during the conflict.
April 2024: Casting as Shalla-Bal
In April 2024, Julia Garner was officially cast to portray the character Shalla-Bal, also known as the Silver Surfer, in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe production titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
2024: Resumption of Biopic Production
In 2024, reports indicated that work had resumed on the Madonna biopic, Who's That Girl, which stars Julia Garner and had been previously put on hiatus.
2025: Major Film Projects in 2025
In 2025, Julia Garner was involved in several major film projects, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Wolf Man, and Weapons.
2025: Release of Multiple Feature Films
Throughout 2025, Julia Garner saw the premiere of three major films she was cast in, including Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe entry The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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