Julia Fiona Roberts, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, started her acting career in the late 1980s and has since gone on to star in films of several genres, from romantic comedies and dramas to thrillers and action films. From leading roles in Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich to portraying a fictionalized version of herself in the America Ferrera-led comedy/drama/romance movie Ugly Betty , Roberts has shown that she can carry an entire film, and her roles have earned her worldwide acclaim as well as consistent box office success. Let’s look at how she did it. Why Julia Fiona Roberts is Hollywood Most Bankable Star
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American actress. One of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, Roberts is known for her leading roles in films of several genres, from romantic comedies and dramas to thrillers and action films. Her drama film Pretty Woman received critical acclaim and became one of very few movies to gross over $500 million at box office. Why Julia Fiona Roberts is Hollywood Most Bankable Star
Bio
American actress. One of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, Roberts is known for her leading roles in films of several genres, from romantic comedies and dramas to thrillers and action films. Born August 16, 1967 (age 48), Smyrna, Georgia: Parents: Betty Lou Bredemus (née Gupton), Mickey…
Family
Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus (née Mote), a teacher, and Walter Grady Roberts Jr., a lawyer. She has German, Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh ancestry. Her father was born in Camden, New Jersey…
Relationship
Several of her co-stars have been nominated for Oscars, including Hugh Grant (nominated), Richard Gere (won), and Javier Bardem (won). She has been married to Daniel Moder since 2002. They have three children: twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Finn Walter born September 26, 2001; Henry Daniel Moder on November 28, 2003.
Physical info
Physical info #1: Since coming to prominence with Pretty Woman, Julia has focused on more serious roles, resulting in her receiving an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2001 for her role in Erin Brockovich and Academy Award nominations for The Normal Heart (2014) and Money Monster (2016). She also won an Emmy and a Golden Globe award.
Career
In 1988, she made her film debut as a leading actress in Mystic Pizza and achieved fame a year later with her breakout role in Steel Magnolias, for which she received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Her other films include Pretty Woman (1990), Hook (1991), Sleeping with Other People (2015) and Ocean’s Eight (2018). She became known as America’s sweetheart after starring in Pretty Woman, which grossed $464 million worldwide.
Awards
- Won Star of Tomorrow award from ShoWest Convention (1990) 2. Won Silver Bear for Best Actress at Berlin Film Festival for Pretty Woman (1990) 3. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Pretty Woman (1990) 4. Nominated for Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance, Pretty Woman (1990) 5. Nominated for American Comedy Award, Funniest Female Newcomer for Pretty Woman (1990) 6.
Net worth
$140 million: Born and raised in Smyrna, Georgia, Roberts was a child model before she made her acting debut. She began her professional career as a teenager on daytime soap operas. An appearance on Star Search led to bit parts in films such as Satisfaction (1988) and to roles in television shows such as Saved by the Bell. In 1990, she starred opposite Richard Gere in Pretty Woman, which shot her to stardom.
Early life
Roberts was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus (née Hiller) and Walter Grady Roberts. She is of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and German descent. Her father was a Baptist, her mother a Southern Baptist, and she was raised Southern Baptist until her parents’ divorce when she was 10; later on she decided that some aspects of that belief system worked for her and aspects didn’t.
Career beginnings
The success of Pretty Woman (1990) made Roberts one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, and provided her with a decade-long career span. Through starring roles in films such as Steel Magnolias (1989), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), The Pelican Brief (1993), My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), Runaway Bride (1999) and Notting Hill (1999) she became one of Hollywood’s leading actresses.
Filming Pretty Woman
In order to film Pretty Woman, Roberts was required to gain a considerable amount of weight. She said she ate seven pounds of pasta a day and spent countless hours at McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme doughnut shops.
Personal life
Julia Fiona Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus (née Howard) and Walter Grady Roberts. She has German, Irish, English, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry. Her mother was a homemaker and movie theater manager who left Ralston-Purina to serve as a full-time parent for her children. Her father was an Atlanta branch manager of National Cash Register.
Q. & A.
When I started my career as an actor, most people thought I was crazy. They’d say to me, You’re going to have a hard time getting parts. You don’t look like a movie star. If you want to be successful in show business, you need to find a way to stand out and make yourself memorable. To which I would reply, I will not compromise myself for success.
What religion is Julia Roberts?
Julia Fiona Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus (née Mims; born November 27, 1935) and Walter Grady Roberts (born February 23, 1932). Her mother is a former elementary school teacher and a native of Nashville, Tennessee. Her father was at various times an automotive manufacturing executive and car dealer. He ran unsuccessfully for public office. The two were married when she was 15 years old.
What is Julia Roberts most famous film?
That’s a tough one! With over 40 film credits to her name, I think it’s safe to say that there are several films of hers that all of us can agree on. However, if I had to pick just one, I would go with Pretty Woman. The role made Julia an international star and for good reason: it was great! (How many of us secretly wish we could hire a high-class escort for our own shopping trips?) Without further ado…
Did Julia Roberts retire from acting?
She has not officially announced a retirement from acting, but has stated that she will most likely stop after her next film role in Eat Pray Love. Still, most believe that if it were up to her, she would continue to act for years to come. Her passion for making movies and entertaining audiences clearly outweighs any urge she may have had for retirement. It was just recently (September 2010) when rumors began surfacing about Julia’s retirement from acting.
Does Julia Roberts have a daughter who is an actress?
Yes, she has a daughter named Emma. Emma Roberts was born on March 10, 1991. She is one of Julia’s three children with actor Eric Roberts (they also have son Owen). Emma made her film debut in 2007’s Lymelife, but it wasn’t until 2015 that she really started making an impact in Hollywood when she co-starred in We’re The Millers, which grossed over $270 million worldwide.