Miranda July (born Miranda Jennifer Grossinger in 1974) is an American author, filmmaker, actress, and multidisciplinary artist known for her unconventional, intimate explorations of desire, loneliness, relationships, and identity. She wrote, directed, and starred in the award-winning film Me and You and Everyone We Know and later directed The Future and Kajillionaire. Her literary work includes the short-story collection No One Belongs Here More Than You, the novel The First Bad Man, and the bestselling All Fours, a 2024 National Book Award finalist that brought particular attention to her candid portrayal of female midlife and perimenopause. July’s work also encompasses performance, video, digital projects, and large-scale conceptual art, making her a distinctive figure across contemporary literature, film, and visual art.