A star was born. A girl – that later, will steal the hearts of many and shine into our world, being it in real life or on screen. Who’s that girl? Who’s that woman with that incredible smile? Read on and find out.
BIRTH NAME:
Julie Fiona Roberts
BIRTHDATE:
October 28, 1967
ZODIAC SIGN:
Scorpio (Sun)
BIRTHPLACE:
Atlanta, Georgia
(GREW UP IN SMYRNA)
EDUCATION:
High School (Campbell HS)
OCCUPATIONS:
Actor, Model, Producer
QUOTE:
“I’m too tall to be a girl. I’m between a chick and a broad.”
FAMILY:
Father: Walter Roberts (Rob Roberts), vacuum-cleaner salesman, actor, writer
Mother: Betty Lou Roberts (née Motes), real-estate agent, church secretary, actress
Brother: Eric Roberts, actor – born April 18, 1956
Sister: Lisa Roberts (Lisa Roberts Gillan), actress – born 1965
Half-sister: Nancy Motes – born 1976
Below you will find a list of the movies and appearances Julia has been in. Click on the title to go to the movie’s information page. If any of the information listed appears to be incorrect, incomplete or if you have any other suggestions, drop us a note.
- Fool Me Once (2018) stars as Maya
- Wife 22 (2018)
- Train Man (2017) stars as Sally Butler
- Wonder (2017) stars as Auggie’s mom
- Mother’s Day (2016) (2016) stars as Miranda
- Money Monster (2016) stars as Patty Fenn
- Secret in Their Eyes (2015) stars as Jessica Cobb
- The Normal Heart (2014) stars as Emma Brookner
- August: Osage County (2013) stars as Barbara Weston
- Mirror Mirror (2012) aka “The Brothers Grimm: Snow White” stars as Evil Queen
- Larry Crowne (2011) stars as Mercedes Tainot
- Valentine’s Day (2010) stars as Kate
- Eat, Pray, Love (2010) stars as Elizabeth Gilbert
- Untitled Joan Root Biopic (2009) stars as Joan Root
- Happiness Sold Separately (2009) stars as Elinor
- Duplicity (2009) stars as Claire Stenwick
- Fireflies in the Garden (2008) stars as Lisa Waechter
- Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) stars as Joanne Herring
- Charlotte’s Web (2006) aka Schweinchen Wilbur und seine Freunde (Germany) stars as Charlotte the Spider (voice)
- The Ant Bully (2006) stars as Hova (voice)
- Ocean’s Twelve (2004) stars as Tess Ocean
- Closer (2004) stars as Anna
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003) stars as Katherine Ann Watson
- Freedom: A History of Us (2003) TV stars as Appleton;s Journal / Virginia Eyewitness
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) aka Confessions d’un homme dangereux (Canada: French title) stars as Patricia Watson
- Full Frontal (2002) stars as Catherine/Francesca
- Grand Champion (2002) stars as Julia, pregnant ticket taker
- Ocean’s Eleven (2001) aka O11 stars as Tess Ocean
- America’s Sweethearts (2001) stars as Kathleen “Kiki” Harrison
- The Mexican (2001) stars as Samantha Barzel
- Erin Brockovich (2000) stars as Erin Brockovich
- Runaway Bride (1999) stars as Maggie Carpenter
- Notting Hill (1999) stars as Anna Scott
- Stepmom (1998) stars as Isabel Kelly
- My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) stars as Julianne Potter
- Conspiracy Theory (1997) stars as Alice Sutton
- Everyone Says I Love You (1996) stars as Von
- Michael Collins (1996) stars as Kitty Kiernan
- Mary Reilly (1996) stars as Mary Reilly
- Something to Talk About (1995) aka Grace Under Pressure stars as Grace Bichon
- Before Your Eyes: Angelie’s Secret (1995) TM stars as Narrator (voice)
- Porter (1994) aka Ready to Wear stars as Anne Eisenhower
- I Love Trouble (1994) stars as Sabrina Peterson
- The Pelican Brief (1993) stars as Darby Shaw
- Hook (1991) stars as Tinkerbell
- Dying Young (1991) stars as Hilary O’Neil
- Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) stars as Sara Waters/Laura Burney
- Pretty Woman (1990) stars as Vivian ‘Viv’ Ward
- Flatliners (1990) stars as Rachel Mannus
- Steel Magnolias (1989) stars as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
- Blood Red (1989) stars as Maria Collogero
- Mystic Pizza (1988) stars as Daisy Arujo
- Baja Oklahoma (1988) TM stars as Candy Hutchens
- Satisfaction (1988) aka Girls of Summer stars as Daryle Shane
- Firehouse (1987) stars as Babs
Here in the table below are given Julia Roberts Nominations and Awards by Year.
Year | Award |
2014 | Screen Actors Guild Best Actress in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Nominated |
2013 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Nominated |
2013 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress – Nominated |
2013 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Supporting Actress – Nominated |
2013 | Detroit Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress – Nominated |
2013 | Screen Actors Guild Best Supporting Actress – Nominated |
2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Nominated |
2007 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Nominated |
2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress – Won |
2000 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Actress – Won |
2000 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Actress – Won |
2000 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Actress – Won |
2000 | National Board of Review Best Actress – Won |
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Best Actress – Won |
2000 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Won |
1999 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Nominated |
1997 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Nominated |
1990 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress – Nominated |
1990 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Actress – Nominated |
1990 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Won |
1989 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Won |
1989 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress – Nominated |
1988 | Independent Spirit Awards Best Actress – Nominated |