Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, screenwriter and film director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Greta Gerwig
Gerwig debuted the first look at Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, a full-hearted adaptation of C.S. Lewis's prequel, with a trailer set to Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. The trailer and behind-the-scenes footage were unveiled in New York, where she appeared with Stephen Colbert to discuss the project. The film is Netflix's first movie to receive a global theatrical release.
Netflix moved Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew from a Thanksgiving 2026 release to 2027 so it could get a wide theatrical run. The film is now scheduled to open in cinemas on 12/02/2027 and stream on Netflix on 02/04/2027. The change was announced as part of the decision to give the fantasy epic a full theatrical window.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter and director known for independent films and for directing Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie. |
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| Early work | She first became associated with the mumblecore film movement in the late 2000s, appearing in low-budget independent films. |
| Filmmaking | She moved from acting toward writing and directing, and later made her solo directorial debut with Lady Bird (2017). |
| Current project | Writing and directing the fantasy adventure Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, scheduled for theatrical release on 12/02/2027 before its Netflix debut. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Francis High School, Sacramento |
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| Undergraduate | Barnard College, New York City, BA in English and Philosophy (graduated 2006) |
Personal Life
| Ancestry | German, Irish and English |
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| Religious upbringing | Raised as a Unitarian Universalist and attended an all-girls Catholic school |
| Marital status | Married to Noah Baumbach since 2023 |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Noah Baumbach (married 2023) |
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| Professional collaborations | Has worked with Noah Baumbach on several films, including Frances Ha, Greenberg and Mistress America |
Family
| Father | Gordon Gerwig |
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| Mother | Christine Gerwig |
| Siblings | A brother and a sister |
Career
| Early films | Appeared in mumblecore films such as Baghead (2008) and Yeast (2008) |
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| Notable acting roles | Frances Ha, Greenberg, 20th Century Women, Jackie |
| Directing and writing | Lady Bird (2017), Little Women (2019), Barbie (2023), Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027) |
| Awards and recognition | Golden Globe for Lady Bird and multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Lady Bird and Best Adapted Screenplay for Little Women |
| Box office note | Barbie became the highest-grossing film directed by a solo female director |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Initially intended to study musical theatre in New York before choosing English and philosophy at Barnard College | |
| 2. Describes herself as an intense child | |
| 3. Many of her films draw on her own life experiences and explore relationships between women | |
| 4. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew was filmed entirely on celluloid rather than with digital cameras |
