By the end of Mission: Impossible- Fallout, Julia is shown to be remarried and leading a safer and happier life.
Mission: Impossible is an action-packed thriller that has become a cornerstone of the spy genre in Hollywood. Based on the 1960s television series of the same name, the movie is famous its breathtaking stunts. Directed by Brian De Palma, the movie’s signature style includes aspects like tense undercover operations and unexpected twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
The franchise introduces diverse characters in the series bringing together actors like Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby, Michelle Monaghan, and Alec Baldwin.
What happened to Julia in Mission: Impossible?
The character of Julia Meade is introduced in Mission: Impossible III as Ethan Hunt’s fiancée, unaware of his IMF (Impossible Mission Force) career. Ethan, having retired from fieldwork, attempts a normal life with her, but is forced to get back to action when arms dealer Owen Davian kidnaps Julia to force Ethan’s compliance. In the movie’s climax, Ethan rescues Julia, and she helps him defeat Davian. Afterward, Ethan reveals his true identity to her, which makes her leave for her safety.
In Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Julia is revealed to be dead, with Ethan taking the blame for her supposed murder. However, it is later revealed that Ethan had only faked her death to protect her from all of his enemies. The proof of her being alive is shown when she appears briefly at the film’s end, showing she is alive and safe.
Lastly, the character was brought back in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, where she is shown to be married to a doctor and works in medical relief. She reunites with Ethan when he protects her from a nuclear threat. In the end, Julia expresses gratitude to Ethan for keeping her safe.
Who plays the role of Julia in Mission Impossible?
The character of Julia is played by Michelle Monaghan. Born on March 23, 1976, the actress started her career with two television appearances on the shows Young Americans and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her first movie appearance was in the movie Perfume, which was released in 2001.
Other movies that Michelle Monaghan was a part of included titles like It Runs in the Family, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Heartbreak Kid, Made of Honor, Somewhere, Penthouse North, Every Breath You Take, and The Family Plan among others. The actress has been honored with a San Diego Film Critics Society Award and nominations for awards like a Golden Globe, 2 Satellite Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and many more.
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