Gerwig

Gerwig is a surname most commonly associated with Greta Gerwig (born August 4, 1983), an American actress, writer, and director. Born in Sacramento, California, she studied at Barnard College in New York City.

Her early work appeared in the mumblecore scene, notably featuring in Hannah Takes the Stairs (2009) and collaborating with Joe Swanberg on several projects. She co-wrote and starred in Frances Ha (2012), directed by Noah Baumbach.

She wrote and directed Lady Bird (2017), a coming-of-age film starring Saoirse Ronan, which earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations. Her follow-up Little Women (2019) adapted Louisa May Alcott's novel and was praised for its performances and approach.

In 2023 she directed Barbie, co-written with Noah Baumbach, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling; the film achieved major box-office success and sparked extensive cultural discussion. Gerwig is recognized for work that emphasizes character-driven storytelling, feminist themes, and distinctive formal choices, contributing to both independent cinema and mainstream filmmaking.