A closer look at the biggest achievements of Julia Roberts. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Julia Roberts is a highly successful American actress, renowned for her leading roles across diverse film genres. She has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Her films have grossed over $3.9 billion worldwide, establishing her as a major box office draw in Hollywood. She gained prominence with roles in Mystic Pizza and Steel Magnolias, followed by her breakthrough role in the commercially successful romantic comedy Pretty Woman.
1990: Headline in Pretty Woman
In 1990, Julia Roberts established herself as a leading actress when she headlined the top-grossing romantic comedy Pretty Woman.
1990: Starred in Pretty Woman
In 1990, Julia Roberts starred in Pretty Woman with Richard Gere. The role earned her a second Oscar nomination and second Golden Globe Award win.
2000: Received $20 Million for Erin Brockovich
In 2000, Julia Roberts received a then-unprecedented fee of $20 million for her role in Erin Brockovich.
2000: Starred in Erin Brockovich and Received Recognition
In 2000, Julia Roberts starred in Erin Brockovich, becoming the first actress to be paid $20 million for a film. She also won the Academy Award for Best Actress and became the first actress to make The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 50 most influential women in show business.
2000: Won Academy Award for Erin Brockovich
In 2000, Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing the title role in Erin Brockovich.
2002: Highest-Paid Actresses List
In 2002, Julia Roberts appeared in The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 10 highest-paid actresses. She would continue to appear on this list every year until 2005.
2003: Received $25 Million for Mona Lisa Smile
In 2003, Julia Roberts received a then-unprecedented fee of $25 million for her role in Mona Lisa Smile.
2007: Starring in 'Charlie Wilson's War'
In 2007, Julia Roberts starred as Joanne Herring in 'Charlie Wilson's War', earning her a Golden Globe nomination.
2009: Starring in 'Duplicity'
In 2009, Julia Roberts starred in the comic thriller 'Duplicity' with Clive Owen, receiving praise for her performance and earning a Golden Globe nomination.
2013: Starring in 'August: Osage County'
In 2013, Julia Roberts starred in 'August: Osage County', earning multiple award nominations for her performance.
2014: Role in 'The Normal Heart'
In 2014, Julia Roberts starred in the television adaptation of 'The Normal Heart', receiving critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination.
November 2018: Premiere of 'Homecoming'
In November 2018, Julia Roberts's first regular television project, 'Homecoming', premiered on Amazon Video, garnering critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for Roberts.
2019: Golden Globe Nominations
As of 2019, Julia Roberts has garnered eight Golden Globe nominations.