Julia Fox, the 34-year-old Uncut Gems star, recently set off a wave of speculation about whether she’s expecting after she shared a video on Instagram, where she appeared to have a baby bump. In the clip, posted on Tuesday, September 17, Fox stood in front of a mirror wearing a cropped white tank top and white boxer shorts, showing off what looked like a pregnant belly. She cheekily captioned the post with “Oops,” sparking curiosity among her followers.
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However, fans didn’t have to wonder for long, as Fox quickly returned to clarify that the bump wasn’t real. In a follow-up post, she wrote, “Omg it’s for a movie! THE BELLY IS NOT REAL!!!”
While Fox didn’t reveal which movie she’s filming, it’s known that she has multiple upcoming projects. One of these roles is in the LGBTQ+ romantic drama Perfect, where she plays a wealthy pregnant woman who embarks on an escapist fantasy as she falls in love with a younger woman. The film explores their sudden romance, complicated by an upcoming birth, turbulent social events, and differing worldviews.
Though the pregnancy bump was for a role, Julia is a dedicated mother in real life. She shares her 3-year-old son Valentino with her ex-husband, Peter Artemiev. In past interviews, Fox has expressed how she fully embraces motherhood, choosing not to have a nanny and doing all the parenting tasks herself. She’s open about raising Valentino, not shying away from the public eye but encouraging him to own his status as a “nepo baby.”
In her 2023 memoir Down the Drain, Fox described her profound love for her son: “It’s the kind of love that claws its way out of your gut, rips you apart, and puts you back together again.” Despite her busy Hollywood schedule, Fox remains hands-on in parenting, counting on her close family in New York to help when necessary.
So, while the baby bump may be fake for now, Julia Fox continues to shine as both a dedicated mom and a dynamic actress!
