Julia Haart

Julia Haart is a fashion entrepreneur and reality television personality who became widely known through the Netflix series My Unorthodox Life, which premiered in 2021. The show documented her life after leaving an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Monsey, New York, and her rise in the fashion industry. Her compelling personal story of transformation and reinvention resonated with audiences worldwide and brought significant attention to her career and business ventures.

Born Talia Leibov in Moscow, Russia, Haart immigrated to the United States as a child and was raised in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. She lived within that community for decades before making the dramatic decision to leave at age 42. After her departure, she launched a shoe line called Julia Haart and quickly gained traction in the fashion world. Her designs were noted for combining style with comfort, and she attracted attention from major industry figures.

Haart’s career accelerated when she was appointed creative director of the Italian luxury brand La Perla in 2016, and she later became CEO of Elite World Group, one of the world’s largest talent management companies. Her tenure at Elite was marked by both accomplishments and controversy, particularly surrounding her highly publicized divorce from Silvio Scaglia Haart, Elite’s co-owner. The legal battle over their divorce and the company’s ownership became a major storyline in the second season of My Unorthodox Life.

Despite the legal and financial challenges, Haart has continued to build her personal brand through media appearances, speaking engagements, and her memoir. She has become an advocate for women’s empowerment and has spoken openly about the challenges of leaving an insular religious community. Her story of resilience and self-reinvention has made her an inspirational figure for many, and she continues to explore new business opportunities in fashion and media.