Julia Roberts Actress Date of Birth: 28.10.1967 Country: USA

1. Early Life and Career Beginnings
2. Early Roles and Breakthrough
3. 'Pretty Woman' and Stardom
4. Oscar Triumph and 'Erin Brockovich'
5. Later Career and Personal Life

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Julia Fiona Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, on October 28, 1967. Her brother, Eric Roberts, and sister, Lisa, are also actors. Their parents, Walter Grady Roberts and Betty Lou Bredemus, divorced in 1971. Julia attended the University of Atlanta before moving to New York to pursue an acting career. She changed her name from "Julie" to "Julia" after discovering another actress with her name in the Screen Actors Guild.

Early Roles and Breakthrough

Roberts made her film debut in a brief appearance in the unmemorable comedy "Firehouse" (1986). She landed a supporting role in her brother Eric's film "Blood Red" (1989) and gained recognition for her performances in "Satisfaction" and "Mystic Pizza" (both 1988). Her breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed "Steel Magnolias" (1989), for which she received an Oscar nomination and won her first Golden Globe Award.

'Pretty Woman' and Stardom

In 1990, Roberts starred in the romantic comedy "Pretty Woman" opposite Richard Gere. The film was a smash hit, turning Roberts into an international star. She received another Oscar nomination and won her second Golden Globe Award. Despite a string of unsuccessful roles that followed, Roberts' career rebounded with the hit comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997).

Oscar Triumph and 'Erin Brockovich'

Roberts' greatest triumph came with her portrayal of Erin Brockovich in the 2000 biographical drama. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award. The film also set a record for the highest paycheck ever paid to an actress at $20 million.

Later Career and Personal Life

Roberts has starred in a variety of films since "Erin Brockovich," including "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007), "Eat, Pray, Love" (2010), and "Snow White: Mirror Mirror" (2012). Roberts married country singer Lyle Lovett in 1993, but the marriage lasted only two years. In 2002, she married cinematographer Danny Moder, with whom she has three children. Roberts is known for her philanthropy and advocacy work, particularly for the UN Refugee Agency.