Highlights
Julia Roberts has had a steady acting career since the 1980s. Her first major role was in "Mystic Pizza," but her breakthrough hit came with "Pretty Woman." Since then she has been one of Hollywood's most sought-after and highest-paid actresses. Career highlights include tear-jerkers such as "Steel Magnolias," thrillers "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Pelican Brief," romantic comedies "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill" and family dramas "Stepmom" and "Something to Talk About." She won an Oscar for her portrayal of real life legal assistant Erin Brockovich, who brought down a power company. Roberts was once married to country singer Lyle Lovett and is now marrie...
Julia Roberts has had a steady acting career since the 1980s. Her first major role was in "Mystic Pizza," but her breakthrough hit came with "Pretty Woman." Since then she has been one of Hollywood's most sought-after and highest-paid actresses. Career highlights include tear-jerkers such as "Steel Magnolias," thrillers "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Pelican Brief," romantic comedies "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill" and family dramas "Stepmom" and "Something to Talk About." She won an Oscar for her portrayal of real life legal assistant Erin Brockovich, who brought down a power company. Roberts was once married to country singer Lyle Lovett and is now married to Danny Moder with whom she has three children. Her niece, Emma Roberts, and brother, Eric Roberts, are also actors.
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