Valerie Faris
Valerie Faris (born October 20, 1958) is an American music video and film director. She and filmmaker husband Jonathan Dayton received critical acclaim for their feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Later they directed the romantic comedy-drama Ruby Sparks (2012), and the biographical sports drama Battle of the Sexes (2017). Their most recent directing project is the Netflix comedy series, Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd.
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Who is Valerie Faris?+
She is an American director best known for her long-standing creative partnership with her husband, Jonathan Dayton, spanning music videos and acclaimed independent feature films.
What is Valerie Faris known for?+
She is best known for directing the breakout hit Little Miss Sunshine (2006), alongside films like Ruby Sparks (2012) and Battle of the Sexes (2017).
How did Valerie Faris start her career?+
She began her career directing high-profile music videos for artists including R.E.M., The Smashing Pumpkins, and Janet Jackson before transitioning to feature filmmaking. Full filmography on Mood.
