Julia Roberts is a highly acclaimed American actress renowned for her leading roles across various genres. She has earned numerous awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA, and three Golden Globes. Roberts initially gained fame for portraying charming characters in romantic comedies and blockbusters, later transitioning into dramas, thrillers, and independent films. Her films have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion globally, establishing her as one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. She was widely known as "America's Sweetheart" due to her immense popularity and charisma.
In 1953, Julia Roberts received a record $25 million to portray a forward-thinking art history professor at Wellesley College in Mike Newell's drama Mona Lisa Smile.
In 1955, Julia Roberts's parents, Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, got married.
In 1956, Julia Roberts' older brother, Eric Roberts, was born. He is also an actor.
In 1960, the original film "Ocean's Eleven", which was later remade in 2001 starring Julia Roberts, was released.
In 1965, Julia Roberts' older sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan, was born. She is also an actress.
On October 28, 1967, Julia Fiona Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia. She is an American actress known for leading roles in various genres.
In 1971, Julia Roberts's mother filed for divorce from her father, Walter Grady Roberts.
In 1972, Julia Roberts's parents' divorce was finalized, and her mother married Michael Motes.
In 1983, Julia Roberts's mother divorced Michael Motes on grounds of cruelty, ending a difficult marriage.
On February 13, 1987, Julia Roberts made her first television appearance as a juvenile rape victim in Crime Story, in the episode "The Survivor" with Dennis Farina.
In 1987, Robert Harling's play, Steel Magnolias, was released, which would be adapted into the film Steel Magnolias, in which Julia Roberts starred.
In 1988, Julia Roberts had an early breakthrough role in Mystic Pizza. This role helped to establish her in the film industry.
In 1988, Julia Roberts made her big screen debut in the dramedy Satisfaction, playing a band member looking for a summer gig.
In 1989, Blood Red, a film in which Julia Roberts had a small role opposite her brother Eric in 1987, was released.
In 1989, Julia Roberts received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in Steel Magnolias, marking a significant milestone in her career.
In 1989, Julia Roberts starred in Steel Magnolias, receiving her first Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe Award win for her performance as a young bride with diabetes.
In 1990, Julia Roberts starred in Pretty Woman, which became a top-grossing romantic comedy and cemented her status as a leading actress.
In 1990, Julia Roberts starred in Pretty Woman, which earned her a second Oscar nomination and second Golden Globe Award win.
Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland broke up shortly before their scheduled wedding on June 14, 1991. Roberts claims the wedding had been cancelled long before, and that it was a mutual decision.
In 1991, Julia Roberts starred in Sleeping with the Enemy, Hook, and Dying Young, receiving mixed reviews but achieving commercial success.
In 1992, Julia Roberts made a cameo appearance in Robert Altman's film The Player during a two-year hiatus from the screen.
In 1992, The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 50 most influential women in show business started.
On June 25, 1993, Julia Roberts married country singer Lyle Lovett at St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana.
In 1993, Julia Roberts starred with Denzel Washington in The Pelican Brief, based on John Grisham's novel.
In 1994, Julia Roberts starred in I Love Trouble and Prêt-à-Porter, which were not well-received by critics or at the box office.
In March 1995, Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett separated.
In 1995, Julia Roberts starred in Something to Talk About, which did not garner critical acclaim or significant box office success.
In 1995, The New York Times described Julia Roberts as a "rainmaker for women's films", noting her ability to guarantee a film's opening weekend audience and even greenlight a project simply by agreeing to star in it.
In 1996, Julia Roberts guest-starred in Friends and appeared in the historical drama Michael Collins.
In 1997, Julia Roberts starred in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding and the political thriller Conspiracy Theory.
In 1997, Julia Roberts starred in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding. The performance was highly praised.
In 1997, Patrick Marber's play Closer was released, which was later adapted into a film in 2004 starring Julia Roberts.
In 1997, Richard Greenberg's play Three Days of Rain was released, which Julia Roberts later starred in on Broadway in 2006.
In 1998, Julia Roberts appeared on Sesame Street and starred in the drama Stepmom alongside Susan Sarandon.
In 1998, Julia Roberts began dating actor Benjamin Bratt.
In 1999, Julia Roberts starred in Notting Hill and Runaway Bride, both commercially successful films, and guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order.
In 2000, Julia Roberts became the first actress to be included on The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 50 most influential women in show business, where she was ranked the third most powerful woman in entertainment.
In 2000, Julia Roberts became the first actress to be paid $20 million for a film, for her role in Erin Brockovich.
In 2000, Julia Roberts became the first actress to be paid $20 million for a film, for her role in Erin Brockovich. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress and achieved significant recognition in the industry. She also became the first actress to make The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 50 most influential women in show business since the list had begun in 1992.
In 2000, Julia Roberts met her future husband, cameraman Daniel Moder, on the set of her film The Mexican.
In 2000, Julia Roberts narrated a documentary about Rett syndrome to raise public awareness about the disease.
In 2000, Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the biographical drama Erin Brockovich.
In 2001, Julia Roberts continued her film success with a role in Ocean's Eleven.
In 2001, Julia Roberts ended her relationship with actor Benjamin Bratt.
In 2001, Julia Roberts starred in "The Mexican" with Brad Pitt, a road gangster comedy. She also appeared in "America's Sweethearts", a romantic comedy with Billy Crystal and John Cusack. The same year, she starred in "Ocean's Eleven" with George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
On July 4, 2002, Julia Roberts married Daniel Moder at her ranch in Taos, New Mexico.
From 2002, Julia Roberts appeared in The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 10 highest-paid actresses every year until 2005.
In 2002, Julia Roberts became the first woman to be ranked the most bankable star in Hollywood based on an industry poll by The Hollywood Reporter, tying her with Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.
In 2003, Julia Roberts received an unprecedented fee of $25 million for her role in Mona Lisa Smile.
In November 2004, Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder had twins, a daughter and a son.
From 2004, through her production company Red Om Films, Julia Roberts served as an executive producer for the first four films of the American Girl film series.
In 2004, Julia Roberts continued her film success with a role in Ocean's Twelve.
In 2004, Julia Roberts reconciled with her older brother Eric Roberts, from whom she had been estranged for several years.
In 2004, Julia Roberts served as an executive producer for the first film of the American Girl franchise through her production company Red Om Films.
In 2004, Julia Roberts starred in "Closer" as an American photographer and reprised her role as Tess Ocean in "Ocean's Twelve."
In 2005, Julia Roberts was featured in the music video for "Dreamgirl" by the Dave Matthews Band, marking her first music video appearance.
On April 19, 2006, Julia Roberts made her Broadway debut as Nan in a revival of Richard Greenberg's 1997 play "Three Days of Rain".
In 2006, Julia Roberts became a spokeswoman for Earth Biofuels and chair of the company's advisory board.
In 2006, Julia Roberts signed a $6 million endorsement deal with the fashion label Gianfranco Ferre. She was photographed by Mario Testino for the brand's advertising campaign, which was distributed in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
In June 2007, Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder welcomed another son.
In 2007, Julia Roberts played a role in the film Charlie Wilson's War.
In 2008, "Fireflies in the Garden", starring Julia Roberts, was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In 2008, Julia Roberts continued to serve as an executive producer for the American Girl franchise through her production company Red Om Films.
In 2008, Julia Roberts, through her production company Red Om Films, served as an executive producer for the first four films of the American Girl film series.
In September 2009, Swami Daram Dev of Ashram Hari Mandir in Pataudi, where Julia Roberts was shooting Eat Pray Love, gave her children new names after Hindu gods: Lakshmi for Hazel, Ganesh for Phinnaeus and Krishna Balram for Henry.
In 2009, Julia Roberts starred in the comic thriller "Duplicity", receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
In 2009, a critic for The New Yorker suggested that while Julia Roberts is a skilled actress, her technical abilities might not always match the emotional depth required for audiences to fully connect with her performances, partly due to the distance she maintains in her public persona.
In 2009, the Argentine film on which Julia Roberts' 2015 film "Secret in Their Eyes" was based, was released.
Since 2009, Julia Roberts has been the global ambassador for Lancôme, representing the brand worldwide.
In 2010, Julia Roberts appeared in "Valentine's Day" and starred in the film adaptation of "Eat Pray Love".
In 2010, Julia Roberts signed a five-year extension with Lancôme for $50 million, continuing her role as their global ambassador.
In 2010, Julia Roberts stated that she was Hindu, having converted for "spiritual satisfaction".
In 2011, the film Fireflies in the Garden, starring Julia Roberts, finally received a North American release after being shown in European cinemas in 2008.
In 2012, HuffPost writer Mike Ryan suggested that Julia Roberts' career has relied more on her star power than on widespread acclaim for her acting, noting that she is not often included in discussions of the industry's most celebrated actresses.
In 2012, Julia Roberts portrayed Queen Clementianna in "Mirror Mirror", the Tarsem Singh adaptation of Snow White.
In 2012, R. J. Palacio's novel "Wonder" was released; it was later adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts in 2017.
In 2013, Julia Roberts participated in Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign, aimed at spreading female empowerment.
In 2013, Julia Roberts starred in "August: Osage County", earning nominations for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
On February 9, 2014, Julia Roberts's younger half-sister, Nancy Motes, died at 37 of an apparent drug overdose.
In 2014, Julia Roberts narrated "Women in Hollywood", an episode of the second season of Makers: Women Who Make America.
In 2014, Julia Roberts voiced Mother Nature in a short film for the Conservation International campaign Nature Is Speaking, raising awareness about climate change.
In 2015, Julia Roberts starred in "Secret in Their Eyes", a remake of the 2009 Argentine film.
In 2016, Julia Roberts reunited with Garry Marshall in "Mother's Day" and starred in Jodie Foster's thriller "Money Monster".
By 2017, Julia Roberts stated that she no longer actively pursued roles but instead waited to see what opportunities arose, maintaining that she is selective about her projects.
In 2017, Julia Roberts appeared in the film Wonder.
In 2017, Julia Roberts starred in "Wonder" and voiced a character in "Smurfs: The Lost Village".
In 2017, People magazine named Julia Roberts the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" for a record-breaking fifth time.
In November 2018, Julia Roberts' first regular television project, "Homecoming", premiered on Amazon Video, receiving critical acclaim, and she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Julia Roberts made her first regular television appearance in the first season of the Amazon Prime Video psychological thriller series Homecoming.
As of 2019, Julia Roberts has garnered eight Golden Globe nominations. She won Golden Globe Awards for her performances in Steel Magnolias and Pretty Woman.
As of 2020, Julia Roberts's net worth was estimated to be $250 million, reflecting her successful career in the film industry.
As of 2021, this entry mentions Julia Roberts' films that have earned the most at the box office.
Since 2021, Roberts starred as the global face of Chopard's Happy Sport and Happy Diamonds collections campaigns.
On October 21, 2022, the romantic comedy "Ticket to Paradise", starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, was released by Universal Pictures.
In 2022, Julia Roberts starred in Ticket to Paradise and portrayed Martha Mitchell in the Starz political limited series Gaslit.
In 2023, Chopard announced Julia Roberts as its Global Brand Ambassador.
In 2023, Julia Roberts starred in Leave the World Behind.
On a 2023 episode of Finding Your Roots, Julia Roberts learned that the surname of her biological paternal great-great-grandfather was actually Mitchell, not Roberts.
On July 21, 2024, Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign after Julia Roberts endorsed him for re-election.
In 2024, Julia Roberts and Riley Keough are set to narrate the audiobook version of Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown".
In 2024, Julia Roberts supported Kamala Harris during the United States presidential election. She appeared with Harris in a campaign rally in the swing state of Georgia, and also voiced a political advertisement for Harris. Donald Trump, who ran against Harris in the election, criticized Roberts for her role in the advertisement.
In a 2024 interview with filmmaker Richard Curtis, Julia Roberts finally addressed rumors of being challenging to work with, attributing them to conscious efforts she has made not appear overly friendly on film sets to avoid being taken advantage of and forthright personality, but maintains that she never intends to hurt others.
On February 28, 2025, Julia Roberts was honored by French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) for her significant contribution to world cinema.
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