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Julia Roberts who is synonymous to ‘Erin Brockovich’ is one of the highly acclaimed contemporary actresses

InformationDetail
BirthdayOctober 28, 1967
NationalityAmerican
FamousLeft Handed, Millionaires, Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses
City/StateGeorgia
SpousesDaniel Moder
SiblingsEric Roberts, Lisa Roberts Gillan
Known asJulia Fiona Roberts
ChildrensHazel Moder
Universities
  • Campbell High School
  • Griffin Middle School
  • Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School
  • Georgia State University
  • Campbell High School
Humanitarian Works
  • Actress associated with ‘UNICEF’
Birth PlaceSmyrna, Georgia, United States
ReligionHinduism
Height175
GenderFemale
FatherWalter Grady Roberts
MotherBetty Lou Motes
Net Worth$140 million as of Apr 17,2017
Sun SignScorpio
Born inSmyrna, Georgia, United States
Famous asActress

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Who is Julia Roberts?

Julia Roberts is a renowned and acclaimed actress of recent times and well-known for her roles in movies such as ‘Pretty Woman’, ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Erin Brockovich’. She had dreams of taking up many professions as a child but not one of an actress. However, as she grew up, she realised her true calling and embarked on her journey to become an actress. She even left her studies half-way in order to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. Julia landed in New York, where she took acting training and simultaneously did modelling assignments to support herself financially. Gradually, she got her first break in television and then owing to her acting potential, she made it to the big screen. She did not get full length roles initially, but with even with her trifle roles she performed well enough to be recognized. The film which became a milestone in her career was ‘Steel Magnolias’ which earned her the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for the first time. Her first major leading role was in the film ‘Pretty Woman’ which earned her immense fame and made it evident that she is here to stay. She then further cemented her position in the industry with her role in ‘Erin Brockovich’ and even today, she has a huge fan following

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Childhood & Early Life

She was born to Walter Grady Roberts and Betty Lou Bredemus on 28th October, 1967 in Smyrna, Georgia. She has two siblings Eric Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and a step-sister Nancy Motes.

Her parents separated in 1972, and thereafter she lived with her mother, and received education from institutions such as ‘Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School’, ‘Griffin Middle School’ and ‘Campbell High School’.

After completing her schooling, she enrolled at the ‘Georgia State University’ but dropped out of studies in order to embark on acting career. She travelled to New York where she joined acting classes and at the same time, worked as a model with the ‘Click Modelling Agency’.

Career

In 1987, she made a television appearance in the drama ‘Crime Story’ and the episode in which she appeared was named ‘The Survivor’.

In 1988, she made her debut in big screen with the movie ‘Satisfaction’. The same year, she acted in the movie ‘Mystic Pizza’ in which her acting was critically acclaimed.

She also appeared in the television crime drama series ‘Miami Vice’ in the year 1988. The following year, she had a two-dialogue appearance in the film ‘Blood Red’.

In 1989, she starred in the film ‘Steel Magnolias’ in a supporting role and this role earned her the ‘Golden Globe Award’ as well an ‘Academy Award’ nomination.

Her breakthrough movie was ‘Pretty Woman’ released in the year 1990. She played the lead in this movie and her acting was well acclaimed. Her next releases in the 90s include films such as ‘Flatliners’, ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’, ‘Hook’, ‘Dying Young’, ‘The Player’, ‘The Pelican Brief’, ‘I Love Trouble’, ‘Prêt-à-Porter’, ‘Something to Talk About’, ‘Michael Collins’, ‘Michael Collins’, ‘Mary Reilly’, ‘My Best Friend's Wedding’, ‘Stepmom’, ‘Notting Hill’’Conspiracy Theory’ and ‘Runaway Bride’.

During the same period, she also appeared on television in shows such as ‘Friends (Season 2)’ and ‘Sesame Street’.

From 2001 to 2005, she worked in movies such as ‘Erin Brockovich’, ‘America's Sweethearts’, ‘The Mexican’, ‘Ocean's Eleven’, ‘Mona Lisa Smile’, ‘Closer’, ‘Grand Champion’, Full Frontal’, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ and ‘Ocean's Twelve’. She appeared in the music video of the song ‘Dreamgirl’ by ‘Dave Matthews Band’, in 2005.

In 2006, she worked in two animated movies ‘The Ant Bully’ and Charlotte’s Web’ as a voice-over artist. The same year, she also made her first appearance in Broadway with the play ‘Three Days of Rain’. The following year, she acted in the movie ‘Charlie Wilson's War’.

She appeared in the films ‘Fireflies in the Garden’ and ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl’ which were released in 2008. The following year, she played the lead along with actor Clive Owen in the film ‘Duplicity’.

In 2010, her film projects include the romantic comedy movies ‘Valentine's Day’ and ‘Eat Pray Love’. The following year, she starred opposite actor Tom Hanks in the romantic comedy film ‘Larry Tomatoes’. She also acted in the movies ‘Jesus Henry Christ’, ‘Love, Wedding, Marriage’ in the same year.

In 2012, she played a negative role in the comedy fantasy film ‘Mirror Mirror’ which is the film adaptation of the German fairy tale ‘Snow White’. Roberts played the Evil Queen in the film.

The following year, she worked in the film ‘August: Osage County’ and her performance in this film earned her nominations of many grand awards such as ‘Academy Award’, ‘Golden Globe Awards’, ‘Critics' Choice Award’ and ‘Screen Actors Guild Award’.

Her most recent projects were her appearance in the second season of the documentary series ‘Makers: Women Who Make America’ in 2014, where she portrays ‘Women in Hollywood’. She has also featured in the ‘Givenchy’ brands spring/summer campaign of 2015.

Her upcoming movies are ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ and ‘Money Monster’.

Major Works

This gifted actress played the protagonist in the film ‘Erin Brockovich’ and her acting has been much acclaimed by critics and audience alike. This role earned her several awards including the ‘Academy Award for Best Actress’ in 2000.

Awards & Achievements

In 1989, she was awarded with the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for her film ‘Steel Magnolias’ in the ‘Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture’ category. The following year, too she received the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for the film ‘Pretty Woman’ in the ‘Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy’ category.

In 2000, she won the ‘Academy Award’ for her film ‘Erin Brockovich in the ‘Best Actress’ category. The same year, she also won the ‘Golden Globe Award’, ‘BAFTA Award’, ‘Critics' Choice Movie Awards’, ‘Screen Actors Guild Awards’, ‘Blockbuster Entertainment Award’ and several other awards for the same movie.

In 2013, she won many awards for the film ‘August: Osage County’ which include ‘Capri Award’, ‘Prism Award’, ‘Hollywood Film Festival’, and ‘Palm Springs International Film Festival’.

Personal Life & Legacy

Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett entered the wedding lock on 25th June, 1993, at St. James Lutheran Church located in Marion, Indiana. However the marriage was short-lived and the couple divorced after around two years from their marriage.

She has had many alleged relationships with actors Dylan McDermott, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Liam Neeson, Matthew Perry and Benjamin Bratt.

On 4th July, 2002, she married cinematographer Daniel Moder, and the wedding took place in Taos, New Mexico. The couple is blessed with twins named Hazel and Phinnaeus and a son named Henry.

She has been involved with many charitable organizations such as ‘UNICEF’ and ‘chime for Change’ initiative of ‘Gucci’.

Net Worth

This brilliant actress is estimated to have a net worth of $140 million as of 2010, and was placed at number eight in the ‘Forbes’ The Richest 20 Women In Entertainment’ list.

Trivia

She developed an interest in Hinduism and even renamed her children with reference to Hindu Gods and Hazel became Laxmi, Phinnaeus as Ganesh and Henry was named Krishna Balram.

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Julia Roberts's awards

YearNameAward

Academy Awards(Oscars)

2001Best Actress in a Leading RoleErin Brockovich (2000)

Golden Globe Awards

2001Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaErin Brockovich (2000)
1991Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalPretty Woman (1990)
1990Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureSteel Magnolias (1989)

BAFTA Awards

2001Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleErin Brockovich (2000)

MTV Movie & TV Awards

2001Best Female PerformanceErin Brockovich (2000)

People's Choice Awards

2005Favorite Female Movie StarWinner
2004Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
2003Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
2002Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
2001Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
2000Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
1998Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
1994Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture ActressWinner
1992Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture ActressWinner
1992Favorite Comedy Motion Picture ActressWinner
1991Favorite Motion Picture ActressWinner
1991Favorite All-Around Female EntertainerWinner

Julia Roberts biography timelines

  • // 28th Oct 1967
    She was born to Walter Grady Roberts and Betty Lou Bredemus on 28th October, 1967 in Smyrna, Georgia. She has two siblings Eric Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and a step-sister Nancy Motes.
  • // 1972
    Her parents separated in 1972, and thereafter she lived with her mother, and received education from institutions such as ‘Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School’, ‘Griffin Middle School’ and ‘Campbell High School’.
  • // 1987
    In 1987, she made a television appearance in the drama ‘Crime Story’ and the episode in which she appeared was named ‘The Survivor’.
  • // 1988
    In 1988, she made her debut in big screen with the movie ‘Satisfaction’. The same year, she acted in the movie ‘Mystic Pizza’ in which her acting was critically acclaimed.
  • // 1988
    She also appeared in the television crime drama series ‘Miami Vice’ in the year 1988. The following year, she had a two-dialogue appearance in the film ‘Blood Red’.
  • // 1989
    In 1989, she starred in the film ‘Steel Magnolias’ in a supporting role and this role earned her the ‘Golden Globe Award’ as well an ‘Academy Award’ nomination.
  • // 1989
    In 1989, she was awarded with the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for her film ‘Steel Magnolias’ in the ‘Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture’ category. The following year, too she received the ‘Golden Globe Award’ for the film ‘Pretty Woman’ in the ‘Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy’ category.
  • // 1990
    Her breakthrough movie was ‘Pretty Woman’ released in the year 1990. She played the lead in this movie and her acting was well acclaimed. Her next releases in the 90s include films such as ‘Flatliners’, ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’, ‘Hook’, ‘Dying Young’, ‘The Player’, ‘The Pelican Brief’, ‘I Love Trouble’, ‘Prêt-à-Porter’, ‘Something to Talk About’, ‘Michael Collins’, ‘Michael Collins’, ‘Mary Reilly’, ‘My Best Friend's Wedding’, ‘Stepmom’, ‘Notting Hill’’Conspiracy Theory’ and ‘Runaway Bride’.
  • // 25th Jun 1993
    Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett entered the wedding lock on 25th June, 1993, at St. James Lutheran Church located in Marion, Indiana. However the marriage was short-lived and the couple divorced after around two years from their marriage.
  • // 2000
    This gifted actress played the protagonist in the film ‘Erin Brockovich’ and her acting has been much acclaimed by critics and audience alike. This role earned her several awards including the ‘Academy Award for Best Actress’ in 2000.
  • // 2000
    In 2000, she won the ‘Academy Award’ for her film ‘Erin Brockovich in the ‘Best Actress’ category. The same year, she also won the ‘Golden Globe Award’, ‘BAFTA Award’, ‘Critics' Choice Movie Awards’, ‘Screen Actors Guild Awards’, ‘Blockbuster Entertainment Award’ and several other awards for the same movie.
  • // 2001 To 2005
    From 2001 to 2005, she worked in movies such as ‘Erin Brockovich’, ‘America's Sweethearts’, ‘The Mexican’, ‘Ocean's Eleven’, ‘Mona Lisa Smile’, ‘Closer’, ‘Grand Champion’, Full Frontal’, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ and ‘Ocean's Twelve’. She appeared in the music video of the song ‘Dreamgirl’ by ‘Dave Matthews Band’, in 2005.
  • // 4th Jul 2002
    On 4th July, 2002, she married cinematographer Daniel Moder, and the wedding took place in Taos, New Mexico. The couple is blessed with twins named Hazel and Phinnaeus and a son named Henry.
  • // 2006
    In 2006, she worked in two animated movies ‘The Ant Bully’ and Charlotte’s Web’ as a voice-over artist. The same year, she also made her first appearance in Broadway with the play ‘Three Days of Rain’. The following year, she acted in the movie ‘Charlie Wilson's War’.
  • // 2008
    She appeared in the films ‘Fireflies in the Garden’ and ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl’ which were released in 2008. The following year, she played the lead along with actor Clive Owen in the film ‘Duplicity’.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, her film projects include the romantic comedy movies ‘Valentine's Day’ and ‘Eat Pray Love’. The following year, she starred opposite actor Tom Hanks in the romantic comedy film ‘Larry Tomatoes’. She also acted in the movies ‘Jesus Henry Christ’, ‘Love, Wedding, Marriage’ in the same year.
  • // 2010
    This brilliant actress is estimated to have a net worth of $140 million as of 2010, and was placed at number eight in the ‘Forbes’ The Richest 20 Women In Entertainment’ list.
  • // 2012
    In 2012, she played a negative role in the comedy fantasy film ‘Mirror Mirror’ which is the film adaptation of the German fairy tale ‘Snow White’. Roberts played the Evil Queen in the film.
  • // 2013
    In 2013, she won many awards for the film ‘August: Osage County’ which include ‘Capri Award’, ‘Prism Award’, ‘Hollywood Film Festival’, and ‘Palm Springs International Film Festival’.
  • // 2014 To 2015
    Her most recent projects were her appearance in the second season of the documentary series ‘Makers: Women Who Make America’ in 2014, where she portrays ‘Women in Hollywood’. She has also featured in the ‘Givenchy’ brands spring/summer campaign of 2015.

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Julia Roberts's FAQ

  • What is Julia Roberts birthday?

    Julia Roberts was born at 1967-10-28

  • Where is Julia Roberts's birth place?

    Julia Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, United States

  • What is Julia Roberts nationalities?

    Julia Roberts's nationalities is American

  • Who is Julia Roberts spouses?

    Julia Roberts's spouses is Daniel Moder

  • Who is Julia Roberts siblings?

    Julia Roberts's siblings is Eric Roberts, Lisa Roberts Gillan

  • Who is Julia Roberts childrens?

    Julia Roberts's childrens is Hazel Moder

  • What was Julia Roberts universities?

    Julia Roberts studied at Campbell High School, Griffin Middle School, Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Georgia State University, Campbell High School

  • What is Julia Roberts's religion?

    Julia Roberts's religion is Hinduism

  • How tall is Julia Roberts?

    Julia Roberts's height is 175

  • Who is Julia Roberts's father?

    Julia Roberts's father is Walter Grady Roberts

  • Who is Julia Roberts's mother?

    Julia Roberts's mother is Betty Lou Motes

  • What is Julia Roberts's sun sign?

    Julia Roberts is Scorpio

  • How famous is Julia Roberts?

    Julia Roberts is famouse as Actress