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. As a child, due to her love of animals, Julia originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but later studied journalism. When her brother, Eric Roberts, achieved some success in Hollywood, Julia decided to try acting. Her first break came in 1988 when she appeared in two youth-oriented movies Mystic Pizza (1988) and Satisfaction (1988). The movies introduced her to a new audience who instantly fell in love with this pretty woman. Julia's biggest success was in the signature movie Pretty Woman (1990), for which Julia got an Oscar nomination, and also won the People's Choice award for Favorite Actress. Even though Julia would spend the next few years either starring in serious movies, or playing fantasy roles like Tinkerbell, the movie audiences would always love Julia best in romantic comedies. With My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Julia gave the genre fresh life that had been lacking in Hollywood for some time. Offscreen, after a brief marriage, Julia has been romantically linked with several actors, and married cinematographer Daniel Moder in 2002; the couple has three children together.

Julia has also become involved with UNICEF charities and has made visits to many different countries, including Haiti and India, in order to promote goodwill. Julia Robert remains one of the most popular and sought-after talents in Hollywood.

Julia Roberts at an event for Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

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Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri in After the Hunt (2025)

Julia Roberts and Chloë Sevigny in After the Hunt (2025)

Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield in After the Hunt (2025)

Julia Roberts and Jason Alexander in Pretty Woman (1990)

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990)

Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen in Closer (2004)

Ewan McGregor, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Margo Martindale, and Abigail Breslin in August: Osage County (2013)

Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, and Dermot Mulroney in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

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