Julia Nickson – A Wife and a Mother to a Singer Daughter!

Last Updated on November 1, 2019

Before Asian actors were making headlines in Hollywood, Singapore-born Julia Nickson through her hard work and fantastic acting skills made to the top tier of the entertainment industry.

Nickson always remained in the news because of the work and kept her personal life away from the limelight. So, read on to learn about the other aspects of this fabulous actress.

Went Through Unsuccessful Marriage

The Rambo: First Blood Part II famed actress Julia Nickson is enjoying the single life. Infact, she is not romantically linked with anyone since her divorce with actor David Soul.

The actress first met her ex-husband while filming the movie Harry’s Hong Kong. In the film, Mr. Soul was the main lead, whereas Nickson was just a guest star.

The pair though spent only a little time together for filming, they had an instant connection and started dating. The pair was madly in love, and thus, they tied the knot in 1987.

Nickson and her then spouse had amazing chemistry onscreen and off-screen. So, it looked like this marriage is going to last for a lifetime. However, the reality was much different. Sadly, after six years of marriage, the couple divorced.

It is over two decades since Nickson’s separation from Mr. Soul. However, she is yet to be in any romantic relationship. On the other hand, her ex-husband exchanged wedding vows with Helen Snell in 2010.

Blessed With A kid

Julia shares a daughter China Alexandra Soul (b. 5 May 1988) with her former better half David Soul. Many female celebrities give up their career to focus on motherhood. However, Julia did not let her personal life affect her work.

Only after a month of giving birth, she started filming the mini-series Around the World in 80 days. In the show, she played the character of Princess Aouda, and had to travel in various locations. So, the new mother, Nickson packed a suitcase of disposable diapers and shot under challenging terrains of Serbia to Thailand.

The hard work paid off, and the show was nominated for three Emmy awards. It became one of her most iconic roles, as well.

Julia’s commitment to work did not affect her daughter’s upbringing. Her kid China grew up to be an accomplished woman just like her parents. She is a singer-songwriter by profession and currently resides in the United Kingdom.

Nickson’s child China is also following her mother’s footsteps and balancing her work and family life perfectly. She recently gave birth to a son amid her sucessful music career.

Julia is excited to be a grandmother and shares adorable pictures of her grandson in her social media.

Earned Well From Her Sucessful Career

The veteran actress Julia is working in the entertainment industry for the past 30 years. In her long career, she has been part of many successful television shows and movies.

Her debut movie Rambo: First Blood Part II starring Sylvester Stallone and Richard Crenna was a mega-hit. The film earned $300.4 million at the worldwide box office against the budget of $25.5 million.

More recently, she provided her voice to the landmark movie Crazy Rich Asian. The film which featured actors such as Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh earned $238 million against the budget of $30 million.

The actress, furthermore, is part of the iconic television shows such as Star Trek and The Young and the Restless. So, it is no surprise she accumulated an impressive net worth of $5 million.

Quick Facts: Julia Nickson

• Became USA citizen on March 26, 2019.
• Her father died when she was just six years old.
• Played hockey and Track in school.
• Is a skilled equestrian and gained an amateur jockey license at the age of 15.
• Participated and won titles in many horse events.
• She was a practicing Scientologist.

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