8 Things You Didn’t Know About Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis was born on June 21, 1973, and is an American actress, model, and alternative rock singer. She is known for her portrayals of offbeat characters, often in films with dark themes. Lewis became an “it girl” of American cinema in the early 1990s, appearing in various independent and arthouse films.

For her huge fan following we’ve gathered some unknown facts that’ll surely pique your interest.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Juliette Lewis

1. Her Major Appearances

In the television movie Home Fires, Juliette made her debut in a significant role. After receiving strong appreciation from Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times for her outstanding performance, she went on to star in the 1987–1988 television series I Married Dora. ^[1]

2. Best-Known Roles

Juliette made a number of cameo appearances in the studio and independent films during the 2000s. She was nominated for an Emmy in 2003 for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the television movie Hysterical Blindness 2002.

3. Co-acted With Several Celebrities

She and Brad Pitt co-starred in the 1990 Lifetime television movie Too Young to Die? She attracted attention from all over the world as a result of sharing the screen with a well-known actor. Later, she was cast in Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Cape Fear as Danielle Bowden.

4. Her Career In Music

Beginning in 2003, Juliette started a career in music. With former Hole drummer Patty Schemmel, she started the rock group Juliette and the Licks. They had their debut EP, Like a Flash of Lightning, released in 2004 with the aid of Fiddler Records. ^[2]

5. Popular Roles

Juliette made several movie appearances, including Mark Ruffalo’s directorial debut Sympathy for Delicious, and the comedy The Switch. She had an appearance as a murder witness in the biographical crime movie Conviction that same year. Juliette’s first movie of 2011 was the independent drama, Hick. ^[3]

6. Her Relationship Status

Juliette had been dating Brad Pitt since 1990 while she was filming in California. The pair split up the year the movie came out, despite receiving high praise for their convincing and terrifying performance. ^[4]

7. Award Nominations

She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Actress for her performance in the television series I Married Dora. She later won widespread praise for her portrayal in Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear, which was released in 1991.

8. Her Interaction With Narconon Program 

In 1995, Juliette underwent drug rehab as she worked on The Basketball Diaries with former co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. She joined the Church of Scientology’s Narconon programme, which she successfully completed after many years of cocaine and prescription drug addiction. ^[5]