David Corenswet — the actor tapped to play Superman in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy — and his wife, Julia Best Warner, exchanged vows on March 4, 2023, in a ceremony that blended traditions and marked a new chapter for the couple.
The pair’s relationship grew out of shared lives in the entertainment world, where overlapping careers and creative ambitions helped shape their bond.
Julia began her screen career in 2011 as Deitra in Time Is On Her Side and now lists more than 20 acting credits to her name. Her résumé includes appearances in Ratched, Back for Good, Dot, and The Baby Sitters Pub, and her role in Dot won the Breakout Performance award at the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival (source).
Beyond acting, Julia has lent her voice to the track F•R•A•G•I•L•E by Guy John, showcasing another creative side. Reflecting on how performing entered her life, she told Nerd Alert News,
“As soon as I could talk, I was singing, and that turned into putting on little plays and performing for anyone who would watch. No one ever prompted me to act or sing, and I didn’t really have an inspiration to start, I just did. I think performing was probably my first love.”
Her credits extend into directing and writing: Julia directed three episodes of The Baby Sitters Pub and the short film Fairytale Remix, wrote the short Tick Tock, and is attached as a producer on upcoming projects Woman in the Sky and Real Live Girl.
She also holds a formal theater education, having earned a BFA in Theater Arts Acting from Point Park University in 2013, according to her LinkedIn profile.
A Fusion of Jewish and Catholic Rites for David and Julia
The couple exchanged vows beneath the ornate ceilings of the Immaculate Conception Church, a Jesuit landmark that first opened in the 1850s. In a ceremony noted for its interfaith character, they combined elements of both faiths, as reported in this piece that blended Jewish and Catholic traditions.
Rabbi Emeritus Edward Cohn and a Catholic priest led the service together, weaving Jewish and Catholic rituals into a single program in a way the church had not commonly hosted in recent memory.
A chuppah stood at the center of the ceremony as a symbol of the new household they will form, alongside enduring Catholic customs. The moment culminated with the traditional breaking of the glass and a chorus of “Mazel Tov!” echoing as church bells rang, marking the union with both cultural and religious resonance.
Julie Vanderbrook, the church’s wedding coordinator, said she was struck by how intent the pair were on honoring both faiths. She added that blending the Jewish and Catholic elements only amplified the ceremony’s beauty and the strength of each tradition.
Although David has typically kept his spiritual and private life out of the public eye, friends of Julia shared photos and warm messages across social media during the weekend. The couple has otherwise kept a low profile and have not issued any formal announcement about their marriage.
Now based in Philadelphia, they are exploring local communities and congregations that reflect their combined religious backgrounds.
At the same time, they continue to balance busy professional lives, frequently traveling to Los Angeles and other filming locations for work.
Partners in Life Who Also Create Together
David and Julia Corenswet are more than a couple; they regularly collaborate professionally, blending their individual skills to develop projects that reflect their shared artistic sensibilities.
One notable joint effort is the short film Woman in the Sky, which delves into the lives of Magda Salvesent and American painter Jon Schueler. Set in Scotland in 1970, the story recounts how, only months after they met, Schueler chose to leave his entire artistic estate to Salvesent. The film examines themes of art and affection, questions of duty and inheritance, and how time reshapes both people and their work.
On that project David wears two hats as cinematographer and executive producer, while Julia oversees production, guiding the film’s overall direction.
Their collaboration continues with the upcoming TV series Real Live Girl. David takes on the roles of director and cinematographer for the series, and Julia appears as the character Claire while also serving as a producer.
