Julia Garner is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful and nuanced performances in television and film.
She gained international prominence for her portrayal of Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama Ozark, where she played a fiercely intelligent and resilient young woman navigating a dangerous criminal world.
Her performance in Ozark, marked by emotional intensity and vulnerability, earned her multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Julia Garner
- Stage Name: Julia Garner
- Born: February 1, 1994
- Age: 32 years old
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 5’ 5” (165 cm)
- Religion: Judaism
- Parents: Thomas Garner and Tamar Gingold
- Siblings: Anna Garner
- Spouse: Mark Foster
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $7 million USD
Early Life and Education
Julia Garner was born on February 1, 1994, in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, and raised by her parents, Thomas Garner and Tamar Gingold, in an artistic, supportive environment.
Her father, Thomas Garner, is a painter and art teacher born in Shaker Heights, while her mother, Tamar Gingold, is a therapist and former Israeli actress and comedian. Julia’s older sister, Anna Garner, is an artist, writer, and producer.
Her ethnicity is Caucasian (White), and her religion is Judaism, as her mother is Jewish and she was raised in the faith, understanding some Hebrew but not fluently.
Julia faced challenges during childhood, including epilepsy and learning disabilities, which led her to attend Eagle Hill School, a private institution in Greenwich, Connecticut, for children with different learning styles.
Career
Julia Garner is widely regarded as one of the most compelling performers of her generation, known for portraying complex, emotionally layered characters in both independent films and critically acclaimed television series.
She made her film debut in Martha Marcy May Marlene, a psychological drama that introduced her to audiences and critics alike. Her naturalistic performance immediately attracted attention.
Following her debut, Garner steadily expanded her career with supporting roles in both independent and mainstream projects. Later, she appeared in the coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which featured an ensemble cast including Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller.
Building on these earlier roles, Garner joined the stylized neo-noir film Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, showcasing her range across genres. During the same period, she gained recognition on television with recurring appearances in the Cold War spy drama The Americans, where her performance brought emotional depth to the series’s intense narrative.
She continued to build momentum in television, appearing in the darkly comedic limited series Maniac, a visually inventive project starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. She also starred in the true-crime anthology series Dirty John.
Her major breakthrough came with the role of Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama Ozark, alongside Sofia Hublitz, Jason Bateman, Charlie Tahan, and Skylar Gaertner, which aired from 2017 to 2022. Garner’s performance was widely praised for its emotional authenticity and raw intensity.
Garner’s portrayal of Ruth Langmore received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
In 2022, she took on another high-profile role by portraying real-life fraudster Anna Delvey in the Netflix limited series Inventing Anna, created by Shonda Rhimes. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance.
In 2025, Garner continues to expand her career with ambitious projects. Making an appearance in the popular Marvel Studios universe, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, alongside Vennesa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Pedro Pascal, with a lead in the horror film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger.
Awards and Nominations
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Ozark, 2019, 2020, 2022)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Ozark, 2020)
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Inventing Anna, 2022)
- Various Critics’ Choice, SAG, and other nominations for film and TV roles
Social Media
- Instagram : @juliagarnerofficial
- X(Twitter): @juliagarner94
Personal Life
Julia Garner, 32, is married to singer Mark Foster, lead vocalist of Foster the People. They wed in December 2019 at New York City Hall after their engagement earlier that year. No children are known. Details about previous relationships remain private.
She maintains a private life in New York City and strong family ties, crediting her parents, Thomas Garner and Tamar Gingold, and her sister, Anna Garner, for supporting her artistic pursuits. She values overcoming personal challenges such as shyness and health issues through acting and remains focused on career growth and creative collaborations.
Net Worth
Julia Garner’s net worth is estimated at $7 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from high-profile series, including Ozark and Inventing Anna, film roles in projects like The Assistant and Abigail, potential upcoming Marvel-related work, brand endorsements, and awards-boosted opportunities in television and cinema.
Filmography
- Martha Marcy May Marlene
- Electrick Children
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- Not Fade Away
- The Last Exorcism Part II
- Her Brained
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
- Grandma
- One Percent More Humid
- The Assitant
- The Royal Hotel
- Apartment 7A
- Wolf Man
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Weapons
Television
- The Americans
- Girls
- The Get Down
- Ozark
- Waco
- Manaic
- Dirty John
- Noder Love
- Inventing Anna
- Rupaul’s Drag Race: Untucked
- The Altruists(TBA)