Julia Fox

Julia Fox is an Italian-American actress, model, writer, and cultural figure who burst into the entertainment world with her raw and unforgettable debut performance in the Safdie Brothers’ Uncut Gems (2019). Born in Milan, Italy, to an Italian father and an American mother, Fox moved to New York City as a young child and grew up in the city’s gritty downtown scene. Before her acting career, she worked as a dominatrix, a knitwear designer, and a visual artist, experiences that informed her unique and unfiltered public persona.

Fox’s breakthrough role came as Julia De Fiore in Uncut Gems, starring opposite Adam Sandler. The Safdie Brothers discovered her without any prior acting credits, and her naturalistic, electric performance as the girlfriend of Sandler’s reckless jeweler was widely praised. The film was both a critical and commercial hit, and Fox’s performance demonstrated an authenticity that set her apart from traditional Hollywood debuts.

In 2022, Fox became a global tabloid sensation during her brief but highly publicized relationship with Kanye West (Ye), during which she underwent dramatic fashion transformations that dominated social media and fashion coverage. The relationship, while short-lived, catapulted her into a new level of fame and established her as a fashion icon known for pushing boundaries with avant-garde and DIY looks. She documented the relationship candidly and has been celebrated for her transparency.

Fox published her memoir, Down the Drain, in 2023, which received praise for its unflinching honesty about her turbulent life, including addiction, survival, and motherhood. With a net worth of $2 million, Fox has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of acting, fashion, art, and social commentary. She is a regular presence at fashion weeks, has appeared in music videos and editorial campaigns, and continues to develop her acting career while raising her son, Valentino, as a single mother in New York City.