Hollywood's
leading leading lady, this effervescent beauty had a handful of supporting parts under her belt before rocketing to fame as a hooker with a heart of gold (and a hot bod) in 1990's
Pretty Woman. The superstar subsequently tackled diverse roles in a variety of films but fared best in romantic comedies. She had a steamy love life off-screen as well, with a succession of high-profile relationships (Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Benjamin Bratt) and a brief marriage to Lyle Lovett. In 2001 Roberts made headlines twice: when she won an Oscar as a ballsy ex-beauty queen in
Erin Brockovich and when she married cameraman Danny Moder. After the birth of the couple's twins in 2004, Roberts took a hiatus from acting, sparking rumors of retirement. But she resurfaced in 2006 in the Broadway revival of
Three Days of Rain. In June 2007, she gave birth to her third child, Henry Daniel Moder.
Julia Roberts Fast Facts:
- Took her first stage role as Elizabeth Dole in a mock election campaign at her high school.
- Although technically she made her big-screen debut in Blood Red opposite her brother Eric Roberts, the film sat on the shelf for three years and wasn't released until 1989 after she had already appeared in a handful of other movies.
- "America's Sweetheart" made headlines in 2001 when she started dating married cameraman Danny Moder. After divorcing his wife, the two married in July 2002.
- Ranked 38th on Forbes' list of top celebrities for 2005. She placed 24th on the same list in 2004.
- Involved in the UNICEF organization.
- Although estranged from her brother Eric Roberts for quite some time, she's been involved in his daughter Emma's life and budding career.
- Julia Roberts Relationships:
- Benjamin Bratt - Ex-significant Other
- Betty Motes - Mother
- Daniel Moder - Husband
- Dylan McDermott - Ex-fiancé
- Emma Roberts - Niece
- Eric Roberts - Brother
- Hazel Patricia Moder - Daughter
- Henry Daniel Moder - Son
- Kiefer Sutherland - Ex-fiancé
- Lisa Roberts Gillan - Sister
- Lyle Lovett - Ex-husband
- Nancy Motes - Half Sister
- Phinnaeus Walter Moder - Son
- Walter Roberts - Father
- Julia Roberts Awards:
- 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
- 1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
- 1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
- 2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
- 2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
- 1990 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
- 1990 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
- 2000 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
- 1989 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
- 2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
- 1998 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 1994 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Actress in a Dramatic Motion Picture - Winner
- 2005 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2005 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Smile - Winner
- 1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Actress in a Comedy Motion Picture - Winner
- 1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Actress in a Dramatic Motion Picture - Winner
- 1991 People's Choice Awards: Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer - Winner
- 1991 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2004 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2003 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2002 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2001 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
- 2000 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
