Who Is Julia Garner? 5 Things to Know About the ‘Weapons’ Actress

Julia Garner has captivated audiences with roles in ‘Ozark’ and ‘Inventing Anna.’ Learn more about the Emmy-winning star ahead of her appearance in ‘Weapons.’

Julia Garner has cemented herself as one of Hollywood’s most compelling talents, and her star power only continues to rise in 2025. The 31-year-old actress, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Ruth Langmore in Ozark, recently took on the horror film Weapons, adding another genre to her already diverse résumé. Known for her ability to disappear into complex, layered characters, Garner continues to impress both critics and audiences alike.

So, who is Julia Garner? She is leading the pack of Hollywood’s next generation of mega stars. From her personal life to her breakout role, HollywoodLife has all the key facts about Julia.

1. Julia was chosen by Madonna to play the singer in a biopic.

After an extensive audition process, Julia was offered the role of Madonna in the upcoming biopic The film was first announced in 2020 about the pop star, according to Variety. Julia is “expected to accept the offer” soon. Julia has been a frontrunner for the role, along with Florence Pugh, Odessa Young, and Alexa Demie. Madonna herself is directing the project about her life and career.

Madonna herself is set to direct the project, which went on pause in 2023 while she focused on her world tour. In 2025, Julia confirmed on the SmartLess podcast that the biopic is still in the works, noting, “Anything that’s great… takes a long time.”

2. Julia rose to fame playing Ruth on Ozark.

Julia’s breakout role was playing Ruth Langmore in the Netflix series Ozark. She won back-to-back Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. In addition to Ozark, Julia notably starred in the Netflix series Inventing Anna and the Bravo series Dirty John.

3. Julia is married.

Julia married Mark Foster in December 2019. Mark is the lead vocalist of the band Foster the People. The couple got engaged at Yellowstone National Park in May 2019.

4. Julia went to college.

Julia attended Indiana University. She graduated with a degree in psychology. The actress began taking acting lessons when she was a teenager.

5. Julia is not related to Jennifer Garner.

Despite having the same last name, Julia is not related to actress Jennifer Garner. Julia grew up in the Riverdale neighborhood of The Bronx. Jennifer grew up in West Virginia.