Julianna Margulies was born in Spring Valley, New York, is an acclaimed American actress with a career spanning decades in television and film. She is the youngest of three daughters born to Francesca Goldberg, a ballet dancer and eurythmy teacher, and Paul Margulies, a writer and advertising executive.
Early Life and Education
Margulies had a nomadic childhood, living in various locations including Sussex, England, and Paris, France. This diverse upbringing led to French becoming her first language, though she has since lost fluency. She attended several schools, including Green Meadow Waldorf School and High Mowing School, before graduating from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in art history and English.
Career Highlights
Margulies rose to fame with her breakout role as Nurse Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama "ER" (1994-2000, 2009). This performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her career reached new heights with her lead role as Alicia Florrick in the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife" (2009-2016), for which she received two additional Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Television Critics Association Award.
Other notable television appearances for Ms. Margulies include roles in:
"The Mists of Avalon" (2001)
"The Sopranos" (2006-2007)
"The Hot Zone" (2019)
"The Morning Show" (2021-2023)
In film, Margulies has starred in various productions, including "Dinosaur" (2000), "Ghost Ship" (2002), "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), and "The Upside" (2017).
Heritage and Personal Life
Margulies comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish background, with ancestors from Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Russia. She values Jewish traditions and teaches them to her son.
Humanitarian Work
Margulies is actively involved in various charitable causes. She supports organizations such as the American Foundation for AIDS Research and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
In 2022, she co-founded the Holocaust Educator School Partnership, an initiative to train students in teaching about the Holocaust in classrooms. This program has already reached 1,700 middle and high school students in New York City Public Schools.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Margulies has received numerous accolades, including one Golden Globe Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and eight Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is the second most awarded woman within SAG, following Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
In 2015, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Julianna Margulies continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, using her platform to advocate for important causes and deliver powerful performances that resonate with audiences worldwide.
(Photographer: Michael de la Force, LIKE Magazine, 3.8.25)
(Michael de la Force, LIKE® Magazine, 3.9.2025)
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