Julia Roberts

Date of Birth: October 28, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Julia Fiona Roberts is an acclaimed American actress and producer, known for her versatility and acting prowess in a career spanning over three decades. Born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, Julia is the daughter of Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, both of whom were actors and playwrights. She moved to New York City to pursue acting and signed with the Click Modeling Agency while taking acting classes. Julia’s breakthrough role came in 1990 with the romantic comedy “Pretty Woman,” where she starred opposite Richard Gere. The film was a massive commercial success and cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. She has since starred in a variety of films across different genres, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Notting Hill,” “Erin Brockovich,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” and “Eat Pray Love.” Her performance in “Erin Brockovich” (2000) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, further establishing her as one of the industry’s most talented stars. In addition to her film career, Julia has also ventured into television with notable roles in series like “Homecoming.” Julia Roberts is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in the areas of children’s health and education. She has been actively involved with organizations like UNICEF and has served as a global ambassador for various causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Julia Roberts

1. Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Erin Brockovich” in 2001.

2. She initially wanted to be a veterinarian before pursuing a career in acting.

3. Julia has been named one of “People” magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” eleven times.

4. She is the first actress to receive a $20 million paycheck for a single film, for “Erin Brockovich.”

5. Julia has a production company called Red Om Films, which she co-founded with her sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan, and Marisa Yeres Gill.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julia Roberts

1. “You know it’s love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you’re not part of their happiness.”

2. “The older you get, the more fragile you understand life to be. I think that’s good motivation for getting out of bed joyfully each day.”

3. “True love doesn’t come to you; it has to be inside you.”

4. “I enjoy hats. And when one has filthy hair, that is a good accessory.”

5. “My real hair color is kind of a dark blonde. Now I just have mood hair.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Julia Roberts has achieved is approximately $250 million.

Children

Julia Roberts has three children with her husband, cinematographer Daniel Moder. They are twins, Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter, born on November 28, 2004, and a son, Henry Daniel, born on June 18, 2007.