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Julia Roberts.

Julia Fiona Roberts

Julia Roberts — Actor
Born Atlanta, United States
Citizenship United States
Age 58 yr Today

15 min read

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Published

117

Film credits

2

Books

10

Awards

TL;DR

Julia Roberts became the first actress to earn a $20 million salary for her role in Erin Brockovich 2000. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for that performance. Her breakout came with Pretty Woman 1990, which earned her an Oscar nomination and a People’s Choice Award.

Identity & family.

KIN · 9

Names, aliases, and relatives of Julia Roberts — birth name, kin, and personal ties.

Birth Name Julia Fiona Roberts
Nicknames Jules
PARENTS
Betty Lou Bredemus Walter Grady Roberts
SPOUSES
Daniel Moder Lyle Lovett
CHILDREN
Hazel Patricia Moder Phinnaeus Walter Moder Henry Daniel Moder
SIBLINGS
Eric Roberts Lisa Roberts Gillan

At a glance.

STATS

Julia Roberts by the numbers — life, work, and family.

58 Age
117 Film credits
2 Books
10 Awards
2 Marriages
3 Children

Who is Julia Roberts?

BIOGRAPHY

Julia Roberts — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.

Early life

Julia Roberts’s parents ran the Actors and Writers Workshop, the only integrated drama school in Atlanta, and were close friends with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The Kings paid the hospital bill for Julia’s birth. She was born on October 28, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, former actors and playwrights. She attended Campbell High School and later Georgia State University, studying journalism before pursuing acting. She also trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Career

In 1988, Julia Roberts landed roles in Mystic Pizza and Satisfaction. Her role in Pretty Woman 1990 earned her an Oscar nomination and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress. In 1997, she revitalized the romantic comedy genre with My Best Friend’s Wedding. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich 2000, becoming the first actress to command a $20 million salary. Other notable films include Notting Hill 1999, Ocean’s Eleven 2001, Eat Pray Love 2010, and Charlie Wilson’s War 2007. She also produced several projects and provided voice work.

Personal life

Julia Roberts was briefly married to Lyle Lovett from 1993 to 1995. She later married cinematographer Daniel Moder on July 4, 2002, at their ranch in Taos, New Mexico, with Bruce Willis as the only celebrity in attendance. The couple has three children: twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter, born in 2004, and son Henry Daniel, born in 2007. She was previously engaged to Kiefer Sutherland and Dylan McDermott, and dated Benjamin Bratt from 1997 to 2001.

Legacy

Julia Roberts shattered the glass ceiling for actresses by earning a $20 million salary for Erin Brockovich 2000. Her films have grossed over $2 billion at the US box office, making her the highest-grossing female star of her era. She has been honored with an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and a BAFTA. In 2010, she received the Donostia Award and was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. She continues to act and remains a sought-after talent, known for her advocacy with UNICEF.

Filmography.

FILMS · 117

Browse the complete filmography of Julia Roberts — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.

  1. TV Poster for Friends

    Friends

  2. TV Poster for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  3. TV Poster for Prison Break

    Prison Break

  4. TV Poster for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  5. TV Poster for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

  6. TV Poster for The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

  7. TV Poster for The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

  8. TV Poster for Sesame Street

    Sesame Street

  9. TV Poster for Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

  10. TV Poster for Golden Globe Awards

    Golden Globe Awards

  11. TV Poster for Schitt's Creek

    Schitt's Creek

  12. TV Poster for Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  13. TV Poster for Late Night with David Letterman

    Late Night with David Letterman

  14. TV Poster for Nature

    Nature

Awards & honors.

AWARDS · 10

Every award, honor, and recognition received by Julia Roberts — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.

  • Academy Award for Best Actress
  • Donostia Award
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
  • Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
  • Jupiter Awards
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Honorary César

Bibliography.

BOOKS · 2

Julia Roberts's bibliography — every authored, edited, and co-written book, ranked by edition count.

  1. Cover for Mother of Re-Invention

    Mother of Re-Invention

    by Julia Roberts

  2. Cover for RV There Yet? a Cross-Country Cautionary Tale

    RV There Yet? a Cross-Country Cautionary Tale

    by Julia Roberts

Notable quotes.

QUOTES · 17

A wall of memorable lines from Julia Roberts — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.

Did you know?

FACTS · 50

Little-known facts about Julia Roberts — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.

You wanted to know.

FAQ · 31

Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Julia Roberts.

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