Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood's most iconic and beloved actresses, known for her captivating performances, radiant smile, and remarkable career spanning several decades.
She has always surprised people with how well she can switch from romantic comedies like Pretty Woman to serious dramas like Erin Brockovich. Roberts' talent and charm have made her a household name, and her ability to bring complicated characters to life has won her a lot of awards and recognition over the course of her career. From her first big role in "Mystic Pizza" to her most recent films, Julia Roberts's talent and star power continue to impress people.
Julia Roberts' Early Life And Education
Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, USA. She spent part of her childhood in Smyrna before her family moved to another Georgia city, Atlanta.
Julia Roberts was born to Walter Grady Roberts, a vacuum cleaner salesman, and Betty Lou Bredemus, a church secretary and actress. She has two siblings, Eric Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan, both of whom are also involved in the entertainment industry.
Julia Roberts attended Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School and Griffin Middle School in Smyrna, Georgia, during her elementary and middle school years. For her high school education, she attended Campbell High School in Smyrna. During this time, she developed an interest in drama and theater, which would later become a significant part of her career. After completing high school, Roberts briefly attended Georgia State University in Atlanta but decided to pursue a career in acting rather than completing her college education.
Julia Roberts' decision to pursue acting led her to New York City, where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and worked on building her career in the performing arts. It was in New York City that she began her journey in the entertainment industry, eventually landing her breakout role in "Mystic Pizza" (1988) and going on to become one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses.
Julia Roberts' Career Highlights
1980s
Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, USA. Her early career in Hollywood included small roles in films and television series, but her breakthrough came with the coming-of-age drama Mystic Pizza (1988).
Pretty Woman (1990)
When Pretty Woman (1990) came out, Roberts' career took off. In the movie, she played the vivacious prostitute Vivian Ward, who wins the heart of Richard Gere's rich businessman. The film was a massive commercial success and established Roberts as a Hollywood superstar. She received her first Academy Award nomination for her performance.
The Rest Of The '90s
Following Pretty Woman, Roberts continued to build her career with roles in films like Flatliners (1990), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), and Hook (1991), when she took on the role of Tinker Bell in Steven Spielberg's fantasy Peter Pan adventure.
The Pelican Brief came out in 1993. This legal thriller, based on the book by John Grisham, starred Roberts alongside Denzel Washington. In the 1997 movie My Best Friend's Wedding, Julia Roberts, who is known for her romantic comedies, played a woman who realizes she loves her best friend the night before he gets married.
2000s
Roberts won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich, which came out in 2000. She played a real-life legal assistant who takes on a big utility company in a landmark environmental case.
Ocean's Franchise
Roberts joined an ensemble cast in two of the Ocean's movies, Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve. She plays the role of Tess Ocean, the wife of George Clooney's character, Danny Ocean. These movies were released in 2001 and 2004.
Roberts then gave a strong performance as a photographer caught in a complicated web of romantic relationships in the drama Closer, after Ocean's Twelve came out in 2004.
2010s
In Eat, Pray, Love (2010), Julia Roberts played Elizabeth Gilbert, a woman who goes on a journey to find herself through Italy, India, and Indonesia. The movie was based on Gilbert's best-selling memoir.
August: Osage County is a 2013 film. In this dark comedy-drama, Roberts played the daughter of a broken family and was nominated for her fourth Academy Award.
2016's Money Monster Roberts and George Clooney worked together again in this thriller about a financial TV host and a hostage situation.
It's Ben Again (2018) In this drama, Roberts gave a strong performance as a mother who has to deal with her son's drug use. Homecoming was Julia Roberts's first show on TV. It was a psychological thriller. (2018-2019)
Julia Roberts' Business Ventures
Julia Roberts' Production Company, Red Om Films: In 2000, Julia Roberts co-founded Red Om Films, a film production company. While she has primarily been an actress, her involvement in production has allowed her to have more creative control over her projects. The company produced films like Mona Lisa Smile (2003) and The Amateurs (2005).
Julia Roberts' Endorsements: Julia Roberts has been a spokesperson for various brands and products over the years. One of her most notable endorsements was for cosmetic giant Lancôme. She became a Lancôme brand ambassador in 2010, appearing in advertising campaigns for the company's beauty and skincare products.
Julia Roberts' Personal Life
Roberts has dated several famous actors, including Jason Patric, Liam Neeson, Kiefer Sutherland, Dylan McDermott, and Matthew Perry. On June 25, 1993, she got married to country singer Lyle Lovett. They broke up in March 1995, and they got a divorce soon after.
Currently, Julia Roberts is married to Daniel Moder, a cinematographer. They got married on July 4, 2002, in a private ceremony at her ranch in Taos, New Mexico. The couple has been together for many years, and their marriage has been characterized by a relatively low public profile compared to some other celebrity couples.
Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder have three children together:
Hazel Patricia Moder: Hazel, born on November 28, 2004, is the couple's first child.
Phinnaeus "Finn" Walter Moder: Hazel's twin brother, Finn, was also born on November 28, 2004.
Henry Daniel Moder: The couple's youngest child, Henry, was born on June 18, 2007.
Julia Roberts is known for how much she cares about her family, and she has talked about how important it is to have a good balance between her work life and her personal life. She has taken breaks from acting to spend time with her husband and kids.
Julia Roberts' Net Worth
Julia Roberts has a net worth of $250 million. She has been a long-standing icon in Hollywood, and at this point, she can name her price for making a movie.
Julia Roberts' Charitable Endeavours
Julia Roberts is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and she has helped with many good causes, such as the health and education of children.
