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Fox in 2022, Starfrenzy /bigstock.com
Birth Name: Julia Francesca Fox
Place of Birth: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Date of Birth: 2 February, 1990
Ethnicity: * father – English, German, Swedish, Irish * mother – Italian
Julia Fox is an American actress, model, and internet personality. She is known for her roles in the films Uncut Gems , PVT Chat , No Sudden Move , Presence , The Trainer (2024), Idiotka , Night Always Comes , and Him (2025), and the music videos “JackBoys” and “360.”
She was born in Milan, Italy, to an American father, who was a contractor, and an Italian mother. She was raised between both countries, living in Saronno, outside Milan, and with her father in Yorkville, Manhattan, New York City. She has a son with her former husband Peter Artemiev.
Julia’s paternal grandfather was Walter Randolph Fox, Jr. (the son of Walter Randolph Fox and Wilhelmina/Wilahelmena/Wilhamena Elizabeth “Minnie” Kirchner). Julia’s grandfather Walter was born in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa. Julia’s great-grandfather Walter was born in Mound Township, McDonough, Illinois, the son of James Howard Fox and Mary Alice Davidson. Julia’s great-grandmother Wilhelmina was born in Panther Creek Township, Cass, Illinois, the daughter of William Philip Kirchner and Josaphine Herrmann, who were the children of German parents.
Julia’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Fredin (the daughter of Ernest George Fredin and Margaret Mackin). Ernest was born in New York, the son of Swedish parents, Peter Magnus Fredin and Amanda Josephina Karlson. Julia’s great-grandmother Margaret was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the daughter of James T. Mackin and Margaret Coogan.
Julia’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Mercanti.
Julia’s maternal grandparents were from Saronno, Varese, Lombardy.
Sources: Marriage record of Julia’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Julia’s paternal grandfather, Walter Randolph Fox, Jr. – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Julia’s paternal grandmother, Margaret (Fredin) Fox – https://www.legacy.com