Born in Chicago, Illinois, she is an acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter best known for co-directing and co-writing the groundbreaking "Matrix" trilogy with her sister, Lana. She began her career in the comic book industry before transitioning to film. Her work often explores themes of identity, transformation, and reality. In 2016, she publicly came out as a transgender woman. Beyond "The Matrix," she has contributed to projects like "Cloud Atlas" and the TV series "Sense8."