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- Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. The films in which she has starred have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion globally, making her one of Hollywood 's most bankable stars.
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Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) [1] is an American actress. Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
Apr 6, 2021 · Julia Roberts is an Academy Award-winning actress and one of Hollywood's top stars, known for such films as 'Steel Magnolias,' 'Pretty Woman' and 'Erin Brockovich.'
Sep 21, 2024 · Julia Roberts, Oscar-winning American actress known for playing likeable characters in such movies as Steel Magnolias (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), and Erin Brockovich (2000). Her deft performances in varied roles helped make her one of the highest-paid and most-influential actresses in Hollywood.
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- 'Erin Brockovich' (2000) Telling a real-life story in a way that feels genuinely engaging, and perhaps a little more gritty than your average Hollywood movie, Erin Brockovich is a highlight of Julia Roberts's filmography.
- 'Closer' (2004) Given Closer revolves around relationships and was directed by Mike Nichols, who made many dramedies, one might be forgiven for assuming this 2004 film would approach rom-com territory.
- 'My Best Friend’s Wedding' (1997) In My Best Friend's Wedding, Julia Roberts plays a food critic who's invited to the wedding of a man whom she's been platonic friends with for years.
- 'Ocean's Eleven' (2001) A classic from the early 2000s, Ocean's Eleven revitalizes the 1960 film of the same name with an all-star cast of very recognizable Hollywood actors.
- Erin Brockovich. Julia Roberts earned an Academy Award for her portrayal of the titular character in "Erin Brockovich," based on the true story of a law clerk and single mother who discovered a California power company had been contaminating a city's water supply.
- Ocean's Eleven. "Ocean's Eleven" is a thrilling remake of the Rat Pack film about a daring heist to rob some of the most high-profile and glitzy Las Vegas casinos.
- The Normal Heart. "The Normal Heart" is a powerful adaptation of Larry Kramer's groundbreaking play. It follows a reporter, activists, and medical workers struggling to expose the truth about the emerging AIDS crisis.
- Closer. From the incomparable Mike Nichols, "Closer" is a dark, incisive tale of adults yearning for intimate connections. Based on Patrick Marber's stage play, the film follows two couples in a tangled web of affairs with one another.
Julia Fiona Roberts never dreamed she would become the most popular actress in America. She was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou (Bredemus) and Walter Grady Roberts, one-time actors and playwrights, and is of English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, German, and Swedish descent.
Actress: Pretty Woman. Julia Fiona Roberts never dreamed she would become the most popular actress in America. She was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou (Bredemus) and Walter Grady Roberts, one-time actors and playwrights, and is of English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, German, and Swedish descent.
