People around the world know Julia Fox for different reasons. Some know her for Uncut Gems, her breakthrough movie she did with Adam Sandler. Others, for her signature blunt and honest declarations. But lots of readers will surely read her name and instantly think of her fleeting but very public romance with Kanye West.
Well, this article will show the world that there is more to her than just her famous ex-boyfriend. Here are some of her most iconic statements and the incredible things she's done.
8 Julia Fox Was Born To Shine And She Knows It
In order to thrive in the spotlight, celebrities need to have thick skin and a particular attitude. After all, while being well-known gets you great praise, it can also expose you to unpleasant responses. These things are usually learned with time for most, but Julia Fox seems to be an exception. Her rise to fame was somewhat abrupt, but she couldn't be happier about it.
"It comes so naturally to me. It’s like, don’t give that girl a stage, because I’ll just run with it. I really feel that way. I’m just having so much fun with it," she said in a carefree manner. "I don’t want to sound, like, cocky or anything, but it really feels natural, and I feel like that maybe means something, that I’m so unfazed."
7 She's Writing A Book
From the looks of it, Julia Fox is not scared to try her hand at pretty much everything. She's done modeling, acting, directing, and now she wants to try her hand at writing. While there aren't many details about it, it's safe to say it won't be fiction.
She did say that "So far, it’s a masterpiece if I do say so myself." When asked for more information, she shared that "It was like a memoir at first, but now it’s just like my first book, you know? So, yeah, that’ll be coming out soon."
6 Julia Will Star In Tony Kaye’s Upcoming Movie
For every reader who adored Julia's work in Uncut Gems, here's some great news. She is currently shooting Tony Kaye's The Trainer, a dark thriller in which she will star opposite Vito Schnabel, who is also one of the writers, and Steven Van Zandt. The release date for this exciting new film is still unknown, but according to the actress, that's not all that's in store for fans. "I have a lot of other projects in the works as well," she assured. "There’s a lot coming creatively, artistically in that realm as well."
5 She Directed A Short Film
Julia Fox is, rightfully, very proud of a little project called Fantasy Girls. This is a short film that she wrote and directed, which tells a harrowing story about a group of girls that are victims of one of the most horrifying crimes known to mankind.
"I have one short film under my belt, which we just submitted to festivals. Basically, I went to Reno knowing I wanted to make a short film, just not knowing exactly what. And then I met all these young girls between the ages of 13-15 and I knew they were stars; I knew they would be my stars, I just didn't know for what," she explained. "After speaking with the guardians, I found out how child sex trafficking and kidnappings are so frequent there that they don't even report them anymore, so I knew that I could draw attention to this 'cause I'm passionate about."
The movie came out in 2021.
4 Julia De Fiore In Uncut Gems Was Written For Her
"I had been friends with the Safdie brothers (Uncut Gems filmmakers) for many years, and Josh particularly was very enamored by me — he always knew he wanted to do something with me," she said. In fact, the brothers wanted her in the movie so badly that they wrote her character, Julia De Fiore, especially for her. "I'm the only cast member that was never interchanged. Everyone else was swapped out, but I'm the only one that stayed the same. I did have to fight for it, though," she added. "Sure it was written with me in mind, but I definitely had to prove to the big studios and Scott Rudin that I could do this."
3 She's A Natural Actress
When she was asked about her experience previous to Uncut Gems, Julia was her brutally honest and beautifully confident self
"No, but I do think I am an actress of life, so I've kind of always put on a show. Or pretended to be normal. Or pretended to be okay when I wasn't. My first experience in acting was probably in high school."
2 She Used To Be A Dominatrix
Just when people thought Julia Fox's life couldn't get more interesting, she spoke about her job before fame, which she said helped her become a better actress. "My after-school job was a dominatrix, so you know, it was fantasy role play. And it's legal. There's no nudity, no penetration. It was all just role-play. So I would have to go into a room with a stranger and put on this act like, 'I'm gonna dominate you!'"
1 Her Brutal Honesty When It Comes To Kanye West
Of course, her romance with Kanye had to be mentioned. Particularly the reason why she chose to date him, a question that has been in everyone's mind. The answer is very Julia. Apparently, she's quite close with Kim Kardashian and wanted to do her a favor. "I was like, 'Oh my god, maybe I can get him off of Kim’s case. Maybe I can distract him, just get him to like me.' And I knew if anyone can do it, it’s me because when I set my mind to something, I do it."
