Julia Roberts: American Actress
Biography
Full Name: Julia Fiona Roberts
Date of Birth: October 28, 1967
Place of Birth: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress, Producer
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
Early Life and Education
Julia Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, both of whom were actors and ran a children's acting school. After her parents divorced, Julia moved with her mother and siblings. She is the younger sister of actor Eric Roberts.
Julia attended Fitzhugh
Lee Elementary School and later Campbell High School. After graduating, she briefly studied journalism at Georgia State University, but she left college to pursue acting in New York City. There, she signed with a modeling agency and took acting classes.
Family
Julia Roberts is married to Daniel Moder, a cinematographer she met on the set of The Mexican in 2000. They married in 2002 and have three children: twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, and a son named Henry.
Career
Breakthrough and Stardom
Roberts made her film debut in Satisfaction (1988) and gained attention with Mystic Pizza (1988). However, her breakthrough came with Steel Magnolias (1989), for which she earned her first Academy Award nomination.
She became a global superstar with the romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990), opposite Richard Gere. The film was a massive box office hit and established her as America's sweetheart.
Notable Films
Roberts continued her success with a string of hits through the 1990s and 2000s:
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
The Pelican Brief (1993)
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Notting Hill (1999)
Runaway Bride (1999)
Erin Brockovich (2000) – Academy Award-winning role
Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Eat Pray Love (2010)
Wonder (2017)
Ticket to Paradise (2022)
Television Work
Roberts also appeared in TV projects like Homecoming (2018), showcasing her dramatic range.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Julia Roberts has an estimated net worth of $250 million.
She was once the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, earning $20 million per film at her peak. In addition to acting, she earns through production and endorsement deals, including being a global ambassador for Lancôme.
Awards and Honours
Academy Award for Best Actress – Erin Brockovich (2001)
Three Golden Globe Awards
nominations for the BAFTAs
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Primetime Emmy nomination for The Normal Heart
Named People magazine's "Most Beautiful Woman" five times
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2006)
Legacy
Julia Roberts is considered one of the most talented and beloved actresses of her generation. With a smile recognized worldwide and a talent for both comedy and drama, she continues to inspire audiences globally with her versatility, charisma, and staying power in Hollywood.
