Andrea Lauren Bowen (born March 4, 1990; Columbus, Ohio) is a two time SAG Award- winning American actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives.Andrea Lauren Bowen (born March 4, 1990; Columbus, Ohio) is a two time SAG Award- winning American actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives.