Sister of Nadia Sawalha.

Daughter of Nadim Sawalha.

Dated "Press Gang" (1989) co-star Dexter Fletcher.

Niece of Nabil Sawalha

She is the Kate Winslet of the small screen, refusing to fit into the "skinny actress" syndrome. However, unlike Winslet, Julia has never deliberately made an effort to slim down for parts. She admits that she is overweight, happy to be so and still gets plenty of work.