Julie Walters, CBE (born February 22, 1950) is an English actress and novelist who voiced The Witch in the 2012 Disney/Pixar film Brave. She also voiced Ms. Montague in the 2011 Touchstone Pictures animated film Gnomeo & Juliet. She is well-known for her portrayal of Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. She is set to play Ellie in Mary Poppins Returns.