You might want to read her autobiography. I was shocked at how much she despised Republicans, particularly her father who financed her life in France as her husband’s salary was insufficient. She was also particularly cruel to her business partner Simone, who helped make her the celebrity she was. When her friend was dying and asked for help in maintaining gardens of the property where Julia and Paul were allowed to build a house for free, Julia didn’t want to help as she would lose her vacation time in doing so. Maybe a hero, but not a nice person.
There are layers and layers of perception here.
I think she is fantastic.
We will never know the full ledger, but on sum, she led an exemplary life.