With three Emmys and a Golden Globe under her belt, the American actress has 'garner-ed' a number of iconic performances throughout her decade-long career.

Whether she's portraying Ruth Langmore from the hit Netflix series Ozark, Anna Delvey in Inventing Anna, or even the sweet and ambitious recent college graduate Jane in The Assistant, one thing is clear - Julia Garner has range. Her widespread career across multiple genres of film have quickly made her an icon in the world of cinema and TV.&nbsp;
Garner's on-screen debut in Sean Durkin's thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene&nbsp;solidified her career at just 17 years old, which led her to quickly book other roles in Electrick Children and We Are What We Are.&nbsp;Arguably her most iconic role to date is her character Ruth Langmore on Ozark, where she's a quick-witted and fiery teenager, that led to her several award nominations, including Critics' Choice Awards, Emmys, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe.
Below, check out the five most iconic roles of Julia Garner's career so far.

Garner's best-known role is likely her character in the hit Netflix series Ozark. At 19, Ruth meets Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) after stealing his money at a motel. After their initial encounter, we get to see Ruth's character develop as a fiery, bad-mouthed, and quick-witted business partner to Byrde, running the strip club, casino, and laundering business. &nbsp;
Her time as Ruth Langmore landed Garner a Golden Globe and three Emmys for her outstanding performances on screen.&nbsp;

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Ruth Langmore in 'Ozark'

The notorious con artist that struck many socialites in New York City in the 2010s, Anna Sorokin - better known as Anna Delvey - left a lasting impression in the minds of New Yorkers for years to come. When Netflix decided to make a miniseries on her story named Inventing Anna, there was only one perfect fit for the job. Garner took on the role of the fraudster and it's one of her most legendary performances to this day. Her role as Anna also landed her nominations from the Critics Choice Awards, an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others.&nbsp;

Julia Garner as 'Anna Delvey.' Courtesy of Getty Images.

Anna Delvey in 'Inventing Anna'

After graduating from college in hopes of becoming a film producer, Jane takes an entertainment job as a high executive's assistant, only for the job to be more uncomfortable and abusive than she thought it would be. Directed by Kitty Green, The Assistant&nbsp;tackles themes of many things women face in the office, whether it be sexual abuse, harassment, or other forms of inappropriate behavior. Garner plays the lead who falls victim to mistreatment and decides to speak up after she sees the same patterns fall on a new hire.

Jane in 'The Assistant'

In the true crime anthology series Dirty John, we see Julia Garner play the role Terra, the daughter of Debra Newell who falls for a con man. Terra kills the con man/mother's love interest in self-defense and therefore becomes an instrumental part of the series. The series also shows Julia's first attempt at true crime, which she seemed to have enjoyed as she later took part in Inventing Anna.&nbsp;

Terra Newell in 'Dirty John'

In a show that takes place during the Cold War, Garner plays Kimberly, the daughter of a CIA officer who has information the KGB desperately wants. Her parents are rarely present, leaving her with frustrations against her father specifically, which the KGB then use to exploit her for information about him. Garner accurately portrays the dissatisfaction and resentment of a spoiled teenager while also showing her vulnerable side.

Julia Garner's 5 Most Iconic Roles

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