Diablo Cody is an American writer, director, and producer, she first became known for her candid memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper, she achieved critical acclaim for her debut feature film script, Juno, winning awards such as the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay.