Why Ruth From Ozark Looks Familiar | Netflix

Whether she's knocking down sleazy old wheelchair-bound men or hatching schemes as Marty's reluctant partner in crime, Ruth Langmore has the rare ability to drive a scene - and audiences have fallen in love with the character. That's all thanks, of course, to the dedication and talent of actor Julia Garner.

Ozark wasn't Garner's first rodeo, and if you feel like you've seen her before, well, you're probably right. Here's why Ruth from Ozark looks so familiar.

After appearing in two short films in 2010, Garner was cast in a role in 2011's Martha Marcy May Marlene, starring Avengers: Endgame's Elizabeth Olsen and American Horror Story's Sarah Paulson. The film, about a woman struggling to re-enter society after living in a cult, saw Garner in a small role as one of the cult members.

Although only about 17 at the time that Martha Marcy May Marlene was released, Julia Garner nonetheless proved that she could hold her own in a feature production. It wasn't long before more roles came her way. Over the next few years, Garner played a cannibal in We Are What We Are, a waitress in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, and the friend of a demonically possessed girl in The Last Exorcism: Part 2.

In 2012, Garner snagged a small role in the indie hit The Perks of Being a Wallflower, based on the book of the same name. Playing a classmate of the main character, Charlie, Garner's Susan didn't get much screen time, but definitely shone in the few scenes in which she appeared.

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The Get Down | 2:54
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Dirty John | 5:04
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Back to the Ozarks | 8:50

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Why Ruth From Ozark Looks Familiar | Netflix

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"Why Ruth From Ozark Looks Familiar"


Because I saw her on Ozark

[aworte]

I really like her blonde curly hair, you don't see that on tv much

[allisonpruette]

This girl is so believable in Ozark. I swear she lives in my neighboring county and works at Dollar General in Mississippi. She holds nothing back in the show. I stumbled upon Ozark while on vacation, forced to watch tv at night. I've already watched all thru season 3 and it's going to be a while before season 4 gets made. I'll have to check out The Americans to see if it can hold my attention.

[PLAYER_]

Julia Garner must really have a good agent / management team to get a whole 10 minute expose made about her. Sure, it promotes Netflix, but it really promotes her, more than anything. You go, girl!

[leokimvideo]

Not many Netflix actors get a full profile video about their acting career. I think Julia Garner would make an excellent Harley Quinn, she has that rare edgy appeal for psycho styled characters.

[whynotbegreatjones]

Yeah I didn't see any of those but I like her character in Ozark.

[Looper]

We had a lot of fun making this video for Netflix. Season 3 of Ozark was awesome and Julia Garner rules!

[CanadaDan]

Ruth is def one of the best characters in Ozark. Hopefully there won't be a long wait for S4

[deniseescobar]

Julia Garner is absolutely an amazing actor, and is the main reason why I watch Ozark 🤗
can't wait to see what's next 😍 keep up the great work 😊 great job !!!

[meowmix]

I bloody love Ruth! She has certainly developed this character seamlessly. A great mix of a strong willed woman who had no option but to run tough with the boys through to a young woman who is finding herself and doing the best she can

[Man]

It’s because she looks like Justin Timberlake.

[allsaddam]

I love her so much! Her character as Ruth really strong in Ozark 🥰🥰🥰

[ilovethehungergames]

The fact that she doesn't even look familiar

[jeanniebright]

Ruth not only holds her own in a stellar cast but she runs away with the character, owning it and making us believe she is indeed Ruth!

[rednova]

She's my favorite character in the show she keeps a straight face with all that funny shit she says.

[DanielHK]

I often feel like this role was made for her and she is the only reason why Ozark is rated 8/10 and not a 6

[jaimereynolds]

I saw her recently in that limited series Dirty John. She did a great job. Love her in Ozark

[ARGAT]

Oh wow I've seen so many of her projects! So talented!

[sophroniastopher]

She is Stellar in Ozark!! Best damn thing about it. She redefines Badass. Upfront and in your face, that's what I like! Although I do have to say I miss Jacob, totally different reasons

[RyFol]

Perks of being a Wallflower is probably my favorite movie ever. Super underrated