Julia Roberts, full name Julia Fiona Roberts, is an American actress who was one of the highest-paid and most influential actresses in the 1990s and early 2000s because of her skillful performances in a variety of roles. Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, on October 28, 1967.
Biography
In Smyrna, Georgia, Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967. She was inspired to pursue a profession in the entertainment industry at an early age because she was reared in a family of actresses. Roberts’ acting career started in the 1980s with tiny parts in movies and television. With the release of “Pretty Woman,” which was a great box office success and netted Roberts her first Academy Award nomination, she got her big break.
Roberts appeared in a number of successful movies during the following several years, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Notting Hill,” and “Erin Brockovich.” She gained praise from critics for her performances and received numerous honors, including an Oscar Award and a Golden Globe Award. Roberts has recently continued to be one of Hollywood’s top actresses, starring in such films as “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Eat Pray Love.”
| Real Name | Julia Roberts |
| Date of Birth and Place | October 28, 1967, Georgia |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Height and weight | 5’8″ and 75 kg |
| Parents | Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts |
| Spouse | Lyle Lovett, Vera Steimberg, Roberts |
| Number of kids | 3 |
| Source of wealth | Actress, Film producer, TV producer |
| Net worth | $ 255 million |
Early Life
Julia Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia on October 28, 1967. His parents had met while performing in theatrical productions for the armed forces. Also, he ran an acting school for children. In 1972, her parents were divorced and Julia Roberts moved to Georgia. She graduated from Campbell High School, and Julia Roberts then attended Georgia State University. Thereafter, she moved to New York to pursue her acting career.
Personal Life
Julia Roberts has had many relationships in her life with actors such as Liam Neeson, Jason Patrick, Dylan McDermott, Kiefer Sutherland, and Matthew Perry. Then in 1993, Julia Roberts married singer Lyle Lovett, but they split up in 1995. After this, Julia Roberts met Benjamin Bratt in the year 2000 on the set of a film. Then he married Vera Stemberg and they divorced. In 2002, she married Roberts again, and they were blessed with three children.
Career
Julia Roberts made her acting debut in the 1988 film Satisfaction. Some of Julia Roberts’ previous projects are the series Crime Story, the independent film Mystic Pizza and Steel Magnolias. For her outstanding role in Steel Magnolias, she received her first Academy Award nomination. In 1990, came her breakout role in Pretty Woman, and earned her her second Oscar nomination.
In addition, Julia Roberts also participated in projects such as Flatliners, The Pelican Brief, Sleeping with the Enemy, Notting Hill, and My Best Friend’s Weddings. She is considered to be among the most influential women in show business and in the list of highest-paid actresses. Other notable movies of Julia Roberts are Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Eleven, Eat Pray Love, Valentine’s Day, Money Monster, Wonder, and many others.
Awards and Recognition
- Nominated for Academy Awards four times and won an award in 2000 for Best Actress for the film Erin Brockovich.
- She has been nominated eight times for Golden Globe Awards and has won three for Best Supporting Actress in 1989 for Steel Magnolias, in 1990, and Best Actress for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich in 2000, respectively.
- She has been nominated three times for BAFTA Awards and won an award in 2000 for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich.
- Satellite Awards in 2019 for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series for Homecoming.
- She has been named the most beautiful woman in the world five times by People magazine.
Julia Roberts Assets
Julia Roberts bought a property in San Francisco for $8.3 million, which is 6200 square feet. Furthermore, she owns an apartment in Manhattan and a ranch in Taos, New Mexico. Julia Roberts also owns a Toyota Prius, which is worth $25,000. Apart from this, Julia Roberts owns some other incredible properties in America. They also love to buy new expensive cars and love to spend money on luxurious things.
Julia Roberts’s Net Worth
Julia Roberts’s net worth is estimated to be around $255 million. Julia Roberts earned the majority of her income from brand endorsements and remuneration and profit sharing from films. Julia Roberts was the first actress who got $20 million as a salary in 2000. Julia Roberts was paid more than $600,000 per episode. His net worth is increasing every year.