Julia Butters is an American actress who gained widespread recognition for her performances in American Housewife and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
She earned critical acclaim at a young age for portraying Trudi Fraser in Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award-winning film and later impressed audiences as Reggie Fabelman in Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical drama The Fabelmans.
With her natural acting ability and mature performances, Butters has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Julia Butters
- Stage Name: Julia Butters
- Born: April 15, 2009
- Age: 17 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (English ancestry)
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.42 m (4 ft 8 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Darrin Butters and Lorelei Butters
- Siblings: None (Only child)
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Julia Butters was born on April 15, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her parents, Darrin Butters, a Disney animator known for his work on animated films including Frozen and Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Lorelei Butters, a homemaker.
Julia is her parents’ only child and was introduced to the entertainment industry at an early age through commercials and print advertisements.
She quickly developed a passion for acting, securing professional representation while still a toddler. Julia is of English heritage and was raised in a Christian household.
Career
Julia Butters began her acting career in commercials before making her first speaking television appearance in Criminal Minds.
She later appeared in productions such as Transparent and Best Friends Whenever, but her breakthrough arrived in 2016 when she was cast as Anna-Kat Otto in the ABC sitcom American Housewife.
Butters’ charming performance made her one of the series’ standout young stars and introduced her to a wider audience.
Her career reached another level in 2019 when director Quentin Tarantino personally selected her to play child actress Trudi Fraser in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood after seeing her on television. The role earned widespread critical praise and several award nominations.
Julia later portrayed Reggie Fabelman in The Fabelmans, directed by Steven Spielberg, before appearing in The Gray Man, Queen of Bones, and Freakier Friday.
Her performances have consistently demonstrated remarkable emotional depth, making her one of the industry’s most respected young performers.
Awards and Nominations
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award – Best Youth Performance (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award nominee – Best Young Performer
- Chicago Film Critics Association Award nominee – Most Promising Performer
- Hollywood Critics Association Award nominee – Best Actress Under 23
- Multiple critics’ award nominations for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Fabelmans
Social Media
- Instagram: @julia_butters
- X (formerly Twitter): @Julia_Butters
Personal Life
Julia Butters, 17, has maintained a private personal life and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships.
She remains focused on balancing her education with her growing acting career. Julia does not have any children. She enjoys reading, painting, spending time with her family, and caring for animals.
Net Worth
Julia Butters has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her earnings come primarily from film and television acting, commercial work, endorsement opportunities, and appearances at entertainment events.
Filmography
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
- Term Life
- A Family Man
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- The Gray Man
- The Fabelmans
- Queen of Bones
- Freakier Friday
- Wish I Were a Phoenix
Television
- Criminal Minds
- Best Friends Whenever
- Transparent
- American Housewife