Julia Campbell

Julia Campbell, born on March 12, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent American actress renowned for her memorable portrayal of Christie Masters-Christensen, the quintessential "mean girl," in the cult classic film *Romy and Michele's High School Reunion*.

Her filmography includes a leading role in the 2006 adventure comedy *Tillamook Treasure*, where she plays Kathryn Kimbell, the mother of the protagonist. Campbell has also made significant contributions to television, with recurring roles in popular series such as *Still Standing*, *Martial Law*, and *Herman's Head*. She has guest-starred in numerous acclaimed shows, including *Ally McBeal*, *Seinfeld*—notably in the iconic "The Frogger" episode—*Friends*, *House M.D.*, *The Mentalist*, *The Practice*, *The Pretender*, and *Dexter*. Early in her career, she gained recognition on daytime soap operas like *Ryan's Hope* and *Santa Barbara*, as well as in the comedy film *Livin' Large*. In 2009, she appeared in the NBC series *Heroes* as Mary Campbell, introducing a new character, Luke.

Julia Campbell is married to actor Jay Karnes and has one previous marriage to Bernard White. Notably, she also had a role in the series finale of *The Shield*, portraying a lawyer who finds herself drawn to Dutch’s partner, Steve Billings.