Julia Roberts
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Biography:
Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress who has made her mark in Hollywood with leading roles that span various genres. Born and raised in Georgia, she first gained recognition in 1988 with her breakthrough performance in "Mystic Pizza." The following year, she starred alongside a talented ensemble cast in the heartwarming drama "Steel Magnolias," further cementing her status as an up-and-coming talent.
However, it was her iconic role in the 1990 romantic comedy "Pretty Woman" that catapulted Roberts into superstardom and established her as a leading lady in Hollywood. Over the next decade, she continued to deliver box office hits such as "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Notting Hill," and "Runaway Bride."
Roberts' acting prowess was recognized with an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2000, when she took on the titular role in the biographical drama "Erin Brockovich." Since then, she has starred in numerous films that have resonated with audiences around the world, including "Ocean's Eleven," "Charlie Wilson's War," "Valentine's Day," "Eat Pray Love," and "August: Osage County."
In recent years, Roberts has expanded her career beyond film, taking on roles in television series like "Homecoming" and the limited series "Gaslit" on Starz. She also serves as an executive producer through her production company, Red Om Films, which has worked on several projects she's starred in, including the first four films of the popular American Girl franchise.
Aside from her successful acting career, Julia Roberts has been the global ambassador for Lancôme since 2009 and holds the distinction of being the world's highest-paid actress multiple times throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. With an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2020, it's clear that Roberts has become one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
Throughout her illustrious career, Julia Roberts has been named People magazine's "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" an impressive five times, solidifying her status as a timeless beauty and enduring icon in the entertainment industry.
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