The character Juliet in Romeo and Juliet has been portrayed by several actresses in notable adaptations:

• Claire Danes played Juliet in the 1996 modernized film Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann. Her performance was praised for capturing Juliet's youthful innocence and emotional journey

• Olivia Hussey famously portrayed Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation, earning critical acclaim and awards for her role

• In the upcoming 2025 musical romantic drama film Juliet & Romeo directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, Danish actress Clara Rugaard plays Juliet. This film is a modern reimagining of Shakespeare's play and is set for release in May 2025

• Alessandra Mastronardi played Juliet in the 2014 TV mini-series adaptation of Romeo and Juliet

Thus, depending on the version, Juliet has been played by Claire Danes (1996), Olivia Hussey (1968), Clara Rugaard (2025), and Alessandra Mastronardi (2014), among others.