Josephine Decker Biography: Partner, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids, Height

Josephine Decker is an English-born American filmmaker, director, writer, and performer known for her bold, experimental approach to storytelling that blends narrative, documentary, and performance elements.

She gained critical acclaim for directing and co-writing Madeline’s Madeline (2018), Shirley (2020) starring Elisabeth Moss, and The Sky Is Everywhere (2022), along with earlier works like Butter on the Latch (2013) and Flames (2017).

Josephine Decker
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Josephine Decker
Born:	2 April 1981 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British-American
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Decker
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	1
Occupation:	Filmmaker, director, writer, actress, performance artist
Net Worth:	$1–3 million

Early Life and Education

Josephine Decker, born on 2 April 1981 in London, United Kingdom, to Mr. and Mrs. Decker. Details about any siblings are not publicly known.

She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Princeton University in 2003, where she studied literature, theater, and performance, participating in devised theater residencies. Her ethnicity is White/Caucasian with British-American heritage, and she was raised Christian before converting to Buddhism around 2011.

Career

Josephine Decker began her career in documentary production for channels like Discovery and A&E after college, while also acting in indie films such as Art History (2011) and Uncle Kent (2011). She transitioned to directing with shorts like Naked Princeton (2005) and co-directed the documentary Bi the Way (2008).

Her early features Butter on the Latch (2013) and Thou Wast Mild and Lovely (2014) established her experimental style at festivals.

Decker’s career rose significantly with Madeline’s Madeline (2018), which she wrote and directed, earning multiple award nominations and praise for its innovative approach. She followed with Shirley (2020), The Sky Is Everywhere (2022), and recent works including Chasing Summer (2026), while also producing projects like The Sky Is Everywhere and contributing as a writer and performer across her filmography.

Josephine Decker has made a significant impact on independent and experimental filmmaking through her collaborative, process-driven methods and focus on female perspectives and psychological depth. Her body of work continues to influence contemporary cinema by challenging traditional narratives and expanding possibilities for personal, embodied storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @josephinejambox
• Twitter Handle: @JosephineJambox

Personal Life

Josephine Decker met filmmaker Malik Vitthal at Sundance in 2011 and began a relationship with him in 2015; they reside together in Los Angeles with their daughter (born around 2019) and at least one additional child.

She previously had a documented relationship with performance artist Zefrey Throwell, which inspired the film Flames (2017).

Filmography

• Butter on the Latch (2013)
• Thou Wast Mild and Lovely (2014)
• Flames (2017)
• Madeline’s Madeline (2018)
• Shirley (2020)
• The Sky Is Everywhere (2022)
• Chasing Summer (2026)

Net Worth

Josephine Decker has an estimated net worth of around $1–3 million USD. Her primary income sources include film projects, festival awards, teaching, and related creative ventures in cinema and performance art.