“Books and theater were the way I understood the world and also the way I organized my sense of morality, of how to live a good life.”

American actress and filmmaker

Greta Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker. She first came to attention through mumblecore films such as Baghead and Yeast, and became an important figure in that movement. She later moved from acting in and co-writing independent films to directing major studio films. In 2018, Time included her on its annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.