Julia Roberts's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Julia Roberts. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1989: Academy Award Nomination
In 1989, Julia Roberts received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in Steel Magnolias, marking a significant milestone in her career.
1989: Starring in Steel Magnolias
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.
1990: Starring in Pretty Woman
In 1990, Julia Roberts starred in Pretty Woman, which became a top-grossing romantic comedy and cemented her status as a leading actress.
1990: Starring in Pretty Woman and Second Golden Globe Award
In 1990, Julia Roberts starred in Pretty Woman, which earned her a second Oscar nomination and second Golden Globe Award win.
2000: Inclusion on The Hollywood Reporter's List
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.
2000: Role in Erin Brockovich and Academy Award
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.
2000: Academy Award for Erin Brockovich
In 2000, Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the biographical drama Erin Brockovich.
2002: Highest-Paid Actresses List
From 2002, Julia Roberts appeared in The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 10 highest-paid actresses every year until 2005.
2002: Most Bankable Star in Hollywood
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.
2009: Starred in Duplicity
In 2009, Julia Roberts starred in the comic thriller "Duplicity", receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
2013: Starred in August: Osage County
In 2013, Julia Roberts starred in "August: Osage County", earning nominations for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2017: Named World's Most Beautiful Woman
In 2017, People magazine named Julia Roberts the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" for a record-breaking fifth time.
November 2018: Homecoming Premiered on Amazon Video
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.
2019: Golden Globe Nominations
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.
February 28, 2025: Honored as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
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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