Characterization
Julie Cooper is portrayed as a manipulative, witty, cunning, and devious woman who often uses friends, family, and associates to her advantage. She is highly driven, ambitious and always strives for social and financial success. She is an attractive and rather promiscuous woman who often uses her beauty to exploit wealthy and influential men. In the first two seasons, Julie has often been portrayed as a villainous character, but throughout the third and fourth seasons, she is shown to have mellowed, and a more kind, caring side of her is revealed. In an interview, Melinda Clarke (who portrays Julie Cooper) stated that she believed Julie's character also provided much comic relief in many episodes.
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