Biography / Wiki
Julia Roberts blessed with a mesmerizing smile, the Oscar-winning actress made her screen debut in the late 1980s television series Crime Story.
She also earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Steel Magnolias in 1989.
With Richard Gere, Robert delivered One of her most iconic roles in Pretty Woman (1990) and later went on to win an Oscar for her lead role in Erin Brockovich (2001).
Apart from being the biggest box-office earner in Hollywood, She is also known as one of the highest-paid actors.
Height / Weight / Age
She was born on October 28, 1967. She has a weight of 58 kg and 128 lbs in pounds. She stands with a height of 175 cm or in feet inches 5’9” tall.
She has light brown hair and dark brown eyes. She has an appealing physique and her figure measurements are 34-24-35. Her dress size is 5 (US) whereas her shoe size is 9 (US).
Date Of Birth | October 28, 1967 |
Age | 57 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 175 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5’ 9” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 58 kg
In Pounds – 128 lbs |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Figure Measurements | 34-24-35 |
Bra Size | 32B |
Dress Size | 5 (US) |
Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
Net Worth
Known as one of the most highly acclaimed American actresses Julia Roberts has an estimated net worth of $200 million.
Her 1990 blockbuster film “Pretty Woman” grossed $163 million and launched Julia into A-list status where she has remained ever since. She earns as much as $25 million approximately per film.
Education / Family
Born in Smyrna, Georgia, Julia Fiona Roberts the youngest of three children was often surrounded by creative individuals. Her parents, until their separation in 1971 were both actors who ran a workshop for aspiring writers and performers.
She abandoned her dream to become a veterinarian and moved to New York City after graduating from high school in 1985. She lived with her sister, Lisa, who, along with Roberts’s brother, Eric, was pursuing an acting career in New York. Roberts married Moder on July 4, 2002, and has two sons and a daughter.
Name |
Julia Fiona Roberts |
Nickname | Julie, Jules |
Birth Place | Smyrna, Georgia, U.S. |
Profession | Actress, Executive Producer |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
School | Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia.
Griffin Middle School, Smyrna, Georgia Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Smyrna, Georgia |
College | Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia |
Religion | Catholic |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Smyrna, Georgia, U.S. |
Debut | TV – Crime Story (1986-88)
Film – Satisfaction (1988) |
Fathers Name | Walter Grady Roberts (1933-1977) |
Mothers Name | Betty Lou (née Bredemus)
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Brothers | Eric Roberts (Older Brother) (Actor) |
Sister | Lisa Roberts Gillan (Sister) (Actress)
Nancy Motes (Younger Half-Sister) |
Career / Fashion And Style
Roberts in New York joined the family business, playing a guest appearance on the television series Crime Story in 1987. After her film Steel Magnolias (1989), Roberts became known as a rising star.
For her convincing performance in the box-office hit Pretty Woman (1990), she received an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Delivering a powerful performance as a gutsy, struggling single mom serving as the title character in Erin Brockovich, Roberts made a dramatic breakthrough in 2000.
Appearing in Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and Ocean’s Twelve (2004), Roberts took on some light-hearted roles. She appeared in a worldwide hit film ‘Eat Pray Love’ in 2010. Her role as an evil queen in Mirror Mirror (2012) transitioned into the fantasy realm as well.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More
Boyfriends | George Clooney (2000)
Benjamin Bratt (1998) Pat Manocchia (1996) Matthew Perry (1995-1996) Ethan Hawke (1995) Daniel Day-Lewis (1995) |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Daniel Moder (2002 – present)
Lyle Lovett (1993, div. 1995) |
Favourite Things
Here we are providing you the list of Julia Roberts favourite things.
Favourite Food | Sourdough toast, Blueberries, Coconut water |
Favourite Film | Pretty Woman (1990) |
Some Interesting Facts About Julia Roberts
- From her English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German and Swedish descent, Roberts has an Extremely Mixed Heritage.
- She dreamed of growing up and being a veterinarian as a child and Didn’t Want to be an actress.
- For a record of five times, she has been named ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ by People magazine.
- For her Oscar-winning role in 2000’s Erin Brockovich, Roberts became the first actress to receive a $20 million salary.
- Throughout most of the 1990s and also in the first half of the 2000s, Roberts was the highest-paid actress in the world.
- She has won one Academy Award out of 4 nominations and three Golden Globe Awards out of eight nominations.
- Roberts revealed in a 2010 interview that she is a devotee of the guru Neem Karoli Baba and believes in and practices Hinduism.
- A 9000-year-old female skeleton was named ‘Julia Roberts’ by the archaeologists, which was excavated in Bulgaria in November 2004. It had ‘perfect teeth’.
- ‘Three Days of Rain,’ her Broadway debut in the 2006 play was Bombed on Broadway. It received terrible reviews and ran for just 70 shows.
- Roberts was seeking after an acting vocation in 1985 and moved to New York City to live with her sister Lisa, Roberts’ sibling.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @juliaroberts
- Twitter – @JuliaRoberts
- Facebook – @JuliaRobertsofficiel