Rise to fame in the 1990s
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is widely known for her leading roles and winning multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. In this slideshow, we explore fascinating facts about her career and rise to fame in the 1990s.
Most valuable stars
Roberts gained early recognition with her performances in “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and “Steel Magnolias” (1989). Her films have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion globally, making her one of Hollywood’s most valuable stars.
Pretty Woman
Roberts became a leading actress in romantic comedies, notably headlining the top-grossing film “Pretty Woman” (1990).
Runaway Bride
She starred in several successful films during the 1990s, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997), “Notting Hill” (1999), and “Runaway Bride” (1999).
Erin Brockovich
Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the biographical drama “Erin Brockovich” (2000).
Continued to achieve
Roberts has continued to achieve significant film success into the 2000s and 2010s, starring in films like “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001), “Eat Pray Love” (2010), and “Wonder” (2017).
Primetime Emmy
She earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for “The Normal Heart” (2014) and has starred in the Amazon series “Homecoming” (2018) and the limited series “Gaslit” (2022).
Unprecedented fees
Julia Roberts was the highest-paid actress for much of the 1990s and early 2000s, commanding unprecedented fees of $20 million and $25 million for her roles in “Erin Brockovich” and “Mona Lisa Smile,” respectively.
Country singer
Roberts has had high-profile relationships with actors like Jason Patric, Liam Neeson, and Kiefer Sutherland. She was briefly engaged to Sutherland before marrying country singer Lyle Lovett on June 25, 1993, though they divorced in March 1995.
Three children
Roberts met cameraman Daniel Moder on the set of “The Mexican” in 2000 while still dating Benjamin Bratt. Moder, who was married at the time, filed for divorce a year later, and he and Roberts married on July 4, 2002, at her ranch in Taos, New Mexico. They have three children together.
She had converted
In 2010, Roberts revealed that she had converted to Hinduism for “spiritual satisfaction.” She is a devotee of the guru Neem Karoli Baba and has incorporated aspects of her faith into her family life, including giving her children names based on Hindu deities.
Influenced her roles
Roberts has a distinct preference for going barefoot, which she often maintains at public events. This habit has also influenced her roles in films, including her portrayal of Tinker Bell in “Hook.”