Juliette Lake Lewis, born June 21, 1973, is a prominent American actress, singer, and musician, acclaimed for her portrayals of unconventional characters in films with dark themes. Gaining prominence in American cinema during the early 1990s, Lewis has showcased her talent in various independent and arthouse films and has received numerous awards, including Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The daughter of actor Geoffrey Lewis, Lewis embarked on her career at the young age of 14 and made her film debut in My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988). Her impressive performances in numerous films, including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Cape Fear (1991), Natural Born Killers (1994), and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), affirm her distinguished presence in the industry. Lewis embarked on a musical career in 2003, forming the rock band Juliette and the Licks and has been releasing solo material since 2009. Her acting ventures in the 2010s, such as Conviction (2010), The Switch (2010), August: Osage County (2013), and Ma (2019) signify her versatility and commitment to the craft. Initially born into Scientology, over time, she has started practicing spiritualism more, and does not identify as a Scientologist.