Julia Roberts is an accomplished American actress recognized for her prominent roles in films spanning diverse genres. Her outstanding contributions to the film industry have earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 56 years
Height- 1.75 m
Weight-58kg
Full name-Julia Fiona Roberts
Born- 28 October 1967
Birthplace-Smyrna, Georgia, United States
Spouse-Spouse: Daniel Moder (m. 2002), Lyle Lovett (m. 1993–1995)
Children-Hazel Moder, Phinnaeus Moder, Henry Daniel Moder
Niece-Emma Roberts
Profession-American actress
Nationality- American
Family
Born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, Julia Roberts is the daughter of Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts. Growing up in a household with a Baptist father and a Catholic mother, she was raised in the Catholic faith. Her family includes older siblings Eric Roberts (born 1956), with whom she was estranged until 2004, and older sister Lisa Roberts Gillan (born 1965), along with her niece Emma Roberts—all of whom are actors. Additionally, she had a younger half-sister named Nancy Motes.
Relationship
Julia Roberts and her husband, cinematographer Daniel Moder, first crossed paths on the set of her film “The Mexican” in 2000, a period when she was still in a relationship with Benjamin Bratt. Notably, Moder was married to Vera Steimberg at that time, leading to accusations of husband stealing. Moder filed for divorce a little over a year later, and once the divorce was finalized, he and Roberts tied the knot on July 4, 2002. Together, they share three children: twins, a daughter and a son, born in November 2004, and another son born in June 2007.
However, Julia Roberts has been involved in romantic relationships with actors Jason Patric, Liam Neeson, Kiefer Sutherland, Dylan McDermott, and Matthew Perry. Notably, she was briefly engaged to Sutherland, and their relationship ended just three days before their scheduled wedding on June 11, 1991. On June 25, 1993, Roberts married country singer Lyle Lovett at St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. However, they separated in March 1995 and later divorced. Following her divorce, from 1998 to 2001, Roberts dated actor Benjamin Bratt.
Career
After making her initial television appearance as a juvenile rape victim in the first season of the series “Crime Story” alongside Dennis Farina in the episode “The Survivor,” which aired on February 13, 1987, Julia Roberts transitioned to the big screen with her debut in the dramedy “Satisfaction” (1988). In this film, she starred alongside Liam Neeson and Justine Bateman as a band member searching for a summer gig. Notably, Roberts had previously filmed a small role in 1987 opposite her brother Eric in “Blood Red,” where she only had two words of dialogue. However, this project was not released until 1989.
Following early breakthroughs in films like “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and “Steel Magnolias” (1989), Julia Roberts solidified her position as a leading actress with a standout role in the top-grossing romantic comedy “Pretty Woman” (1990). Throughout the 1990s, she continued to dominate the box office with successful films, including romantic comedies like “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997), “Notting Hill” (1999), and “Runaway Bride” (1999). Her remarkable portrayal of the title character in the biographical drama “Erin Brockovich” (2000) earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
In the subsequent decades, Roberts sustained her success with notable films such as “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001), “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “Charlie Wilson’s War” (2007), “Valentine’s Day” (2010), “Eat Pray Love” (2010), “August: Osage County” (2013), “Wonder” (2017), and “Ticket to Paradise” (2022).
Venturing into television, Roberts received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the HBO television film “The Normal Heart” (2014). She also took on her first regular television role in the Amazon Prime Video psychological thriller series “Homecoming” (2018) and portrayed Martha Mitchell in the Starz political limited series “Gaslit” (2022).
Beyond acting, Roberts operates the production company Red Om Films, serving as an executive producer for various projects, including the initial four films of the American Girl franchise (2004–2008). Since 2009, she has been the global ambassador for Lancôme. Known for her substantial earnings, Roberts was the world’s highest-paid actress for much of the 1990s and the early 2000s. Notably, she received unprecedented fees of $20 million and $25 million for her roles in “Erin Brockovich” (2000) and “Mona Lisa Smile” (2003), respectively. As of 2020, Roberts’ net worth was estimated to be $250 million. Her timeless beauty has been recognized by People magazine, which has named her the most beautiful woman in the world a record five times.
Movies and TV Show
- Pretty Woman (1990)
- Notting Hill (1999)
- Ticket to Paradise (2022)
- Erin Brockovich (2000)
- My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
- Eat, Pray, Love (2010)
- Wonder (2017)
- Runaway Bride (1999)
- Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
- Leave the World Behind (2023)
- Steel Magnolias (1989)
- Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
- Mirror Mirror (2012)
- Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
- Hook (1991)
- Friends (1994 – 2004)
- Stepmom (1998)
- The Pelican Brief (1993)
- Mystic Pizza (1988)
- Closer (2004)
- Mother’s Day (2016)
- Charlotte’s Web (2006)
- The Mexican (2001)
- Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
- Valentine’s Day (2010)
- Conspiracy Theory (1997)
- Larry Crowne (2011)
- Homecoming (2018 – 2020)
- Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
- August: Osage County (2013)
- Flatliners (1990)
- Gaslit (2022)
- Money Monster (2016)
- Dying Young (1991)
- America’s Sweethearts (2001)
- Something to Talk About (1995)
- Ben Is Back (2018)
- Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)
- Duplicity (2009)
- The Ant Bully (2006)
- Michael Collins (1996)
- I Love Trouble (1994)
- The Normal Heart (2014)
- Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)
- Mary Reilly (1996)
- Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
- Miami Vice (1984 – 1990)
- The Prom (2020)
- Fireflies in the Garden (2008)
Net Worth 2023
Julia Roberts possesses a net worth estimated at $250 million in 2023.
Achievement/ Awards
Academy Award Recognition:
- Julia Roberts has received four Academy Award nominations.
- She secured a win for Best Actress at the 73rd Academy Awards for her iconic portrayal in “Erin Brockovich.”
- Her performance in “Erin Brockovich” not only earned her an Oscar but also brought home a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Golden Globe Achievements:
- Roberts clinched Golden Globe Awards for her notable performances in “Steel Magnolias” and “Pretty Woman.”
- As of 2019, she has accumulated a total of eight Golden Globe nominations.
Primetime Emmy Recognition:
- Julia Roberts received two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations.
- One nomination was for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, recognizing her guest role on “Law & Order.”
- The other nomination was for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie, acknowledging her performance in “The Normal Heart.”
