Julie Marion Depardieu was born on June 18, 1973, in Paris, France. She is the daughter of actors Gérard Depardieu and Élisabeth Depardieu. She has a brother, the late Guillaume Depardieu, also an actor. She initially pursued a degree in philosophy before turning to acting.
Depardieu began her acting career in the late 1990s, primarily in French cinema and television. She gained recognition for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. She has worked with numerous renowned directors and actors throughout her career.
Julie Depardieu has received several prestigious awards for her performances. She has won two César Awards for Best Supporting Actress, the first in 2004 for her role in La Petite Lili and the second in 2006 for her role in Fauteuils d’orchestre. She won a third César Award in 2008, again for Best Supporting Actress, for Un secret. These accolades highlight her significant contributions to French cinema.