Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

58 · Born: Oct 28, 1967

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 8"
BornOct 28, 1967 Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Spouse
  • Daniel Moder

    ( Jul 4, 2002 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Lyle Lovett

    ( Jun 25, 1993 to Mar 22, 1995 )
Parents
  • Betty Lou Roberts (Bredemus)
  • Walter Grady Roberts
Relatives
  • Eric Roberts (Sibling)
  • Nancy Motes (Half Sibling)
  • Lisa Roberts Gillan (Sibling)
  • Emma Roberts (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Julia Fiona Roberts, a renowned actress, never imagined that she would become the most celebrated figure in American cinema. Born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, both former actors and playwrights, Julia's ancestry is a rich tapestry of English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, German, and Swedish heritage.

As a child, Julia's love for animals led her to initially dream of becoming a veterinarian, but she later shifted her focus to journalism. When her brother, Eric Roberts, achieved success in Hollywood, Julia decided to pursue acting as a career. Her first major break came in 1988 with roles in the youth-oriented films "Mystic Pizza" and "Satisfaction". These movies introduced her to a new audience, who instantly fell in love with her captivating on-screen presence.

Julia's biggest success came with the iconic film "Pretty Woman" in 1990, earning her an Oscar nomination and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress. Although she went on to star in serious movies and fantasy roles like Tinkerbell, it was her romantic comedies that truly endeared her to audiences. Her 1997 film "My Best Friend's Wedding" revitalized the genre, which had been lacking in Hollywood for some time.

Off-screen, Julia's personal life has been marked by a brief marriage and romantic links with several actors, eventually marrying cinematographer Daniel Moder in 2002. The couple has three children together. Julia has also become deeply involved with UNICEF charities, visiting numerous countries, including Haiti and India, to promote goodwill and support various causes.

Throughout her illustrious career, Julia Roberts has remained one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood, captivating audiences with her undeniable charm, talent, and generosity.

Career

2025
After the Hunt
After the Hunt as Alma Imhoff
2023
Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind as Amanda Sandford
2022
Ticket to Paradise
Ticket to Paradise as Georgia Cotton
Gaslit
Gaslit as Martha Mitchell
2018
Ben Is Back
Ben Is Back as Holly Burns
Homecoming
Homecoming as Heidi Bergman
2017
Wonder
Wonder as Isabel
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Smurfs: The Lost Village as Smurfwillow (voice)
2016
Money Monster
Money Monster as Patty Fenn
Mother's Day
Mother's Day as Miranda Collins
2014
The Normal Heart
The Normal Heart as Dr. Emma Brookner
2013
August: Osage County
August: Osage County as Barbara Weston
2012
Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror as Evil Queen
2011
Larry Crowne
Larry Crowne as Mercedes Tainot
Love, Wedding, Marriage
Love, Wedding, Marriage as Ava's Therapist (voice)
2010
Eat Pray Love
Eat Pray Love as Elizabeth 'Liz' Gilbert
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day as Captain Kate Hazeltine
2009
Duplicity
Duplicity as Claire Stenwick
2008
2007
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War as Joanne Herring
2006
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web as Charlotte the Spider (voice)
The Ant Bully
The Ant Bully as Hova (voice)
2004
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve as Tess Ocean
Closer
Closer as Anna
2003
Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile as Katherine Ann Watson
2002
Full Frontal
Full Frontal as Francesca / Catherine
2001
America's Sweethearts
America's Sweethearts as Kathleen 'Kiki' Harrison
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Tess Ocean
The Mexican
The Mexican as Samantha Barzel
2000
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich as Erin Brockovich
1999
Notting Hill
Notting Hill as Anna Scott
Runaway Bride
Runaway Bride as Maggie Carpenter
1998
Stepmom
Stepmom as Isabel Kelly
1997
My Best Friend's Wedding
My Best Friend's Wedding as Julianne Potter
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory as Alice Sutton
1996
Michael Collins
Michael Collins as Kitty Kiernan
Mary Reilly
Mary Reilly as Mary Reilly
1995
Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About as Grace King Bichon
1994
I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble as Sabrina Peterson
Ready to Wear
Ready to Wear as Anne Eisenhower
1993
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief as Darby Shaw
1992
The Player
The Player as Julia Roberts
1991
Sleeping with the Enemy
Sleeping with the Enemy as Laura Burney / Sara Walters
Hook
Hook as Tinkerbell
Dying Young
Dying Young as Hilary O'Neil
1990
Flatliners
Flatliners as Rachel Mannus
Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman as Vivian Ward
1989
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Blood Red
Blood Red as Maria Collogero
1988
Baja Oklahoma
Baja Oklahoma as Candy Hutchins
1987
Firehouse
Firehouse as Babs (uncredited)