Greta Gerwig is an American director, screenwriter, and actress. Initially emerging as a prominent figure in independent cinema and the mumblecore movement, she gained international visibility as a co-writer and actress in films such as *Frances Ha* (2012), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Her solo directorial debut, the acclaimed *Lady Bird* (2017), earned her Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. She consolidated her status with the subsequent adaptation of *Little Women* (2019), which earned her another Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2023, she directed and co-wrote *Barbie*, a cultural and commercial phenomenon that broke numerous records, becoming the first film directed by a woman to surpass one billion dollars in global box office and earning a further Oscar nomination for its screenplay. Her work is known for its sensitive analysis of female experiences and interpersonal dynamics.