Julia Fox was stunned when she read the script for the Safdie Brothers' crime thriller, Uncut Gems. The character she was asked to play, Julia De Fiore, bore striking similarities to her own life. Fox felt as though the Safdie Brothers had been spying on her due to the uncanny resemblance between her and the character. Despite never having acted before, Fox was chosen for the role over big-name actresses like Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson. The parallels between Fox and her character were purely coincidental, according to Josh Safdie. Despite initial concerns, Fox's performance in Uncut Gems was well-received, marking her debut in the film industry.