Julia Roberts

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October 28, 1967

Julia Fiona Roberts

Dated Benjamin Bratt, Matthew Perry, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dylan McDermott

Lived with Liam Neeson.

Lyle Lovett (25 June 1993 - 22 March 1995) (divorced)

Daniel Moder (4 July 2002 - present) 3 children

Actress

Larry Crowne (2011)

Valentine's Day (2010)

Eat, Pray, Love (2010) (producer)

Duplicity (2009)

Fireflies in the Garden (2008)

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

Charlotte's Web (2006) (voice)

The Ant Bully (2006) (voice)

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

Closer (2004)

Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

"Freedom: A History of Us" (2 episodes, 2003)

Full Frontal (2002)

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

Grand Champion (2002)

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

America's Sweethearts (2001)

The Mexican (2001)

Erin Brockovich (2000)

Runaway Bride (1999)

"Nyhetsmorgon" (1 episode, 1999)

Notting Hill (1999)

Law & Order (1 episode, 1999)

Stepmom (1998)(executive producer)

Conspiracy Theory (1997)

My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

Everyone Says I Love You (1996)

Michael Collins (1996)

Mary Reilly (1996)

Friends (1 episode, 1996)

Something to Talk About (1995)

Prêt-à-Porter (1994)

I Love Trouble (1994)

The Pelican Brief (1993)

Hook (1991)

Dying Young (1991)

Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)

Flatliners (1990)

Pretty Woman (1990)

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Blood Red (1989)

Mystic Pizza (1988)

Miami Vice (1 episode, 1988)

Baja Oklahoma (1988) (TV)

Satisfaction (1988)

"Crime Story" (1 episode, 1987)

Firehouse (1987) (uncredited)

Producer

Jesus Henry Christ (2011) (producer)

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) (executive producer)

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005) (TV) (executive producer)

Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004) (TV) (executive producer)

"Queens Supreme" (executive producer) (3 episodes, 2003)

Appearances

Entertainment Tonight (21 episodes, 2007-2009)

Late Show with David Letterman (8 episodes, 1993-2009)

The Charlie Rose Show (1 episode, 2009)

Live with Regis and Kelly (1 episode, 2009)

Fuel (2008)

Imagine" (1 episode, 2008)

The Oprah Winfrey Show (9 episodes, 2003-2008)

Fields of Fuel (2008)

HBO First Look" (6 episodes, 1997-2007)

Today (1 episode, 2007)

Extra (2 episodes, 2003-2007)

"E! News" (1 episode, 2007)

"TMZ on TV" (1 episode, 2007)

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)

Charlotte's Web: Some Voices (2007)

Charlotte's Web: Making Some Movie (2007)

The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special (2007) (TV)

"Film '72" (2 episodes, 1996-2007)

Forbes 20 Richest Women in Entertainment (2007) (TV)

George Clooney: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2006) (TV)

"CMT Insider" (1 episode, 2006)

"American Masters" (1 episode, 2006)

The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006) (TV)

CMT: The Greatest - Sexiest Southern Women (2006) (TV)

Beslan: Three Days in September (2006)(Narrator)

The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2006) (TV)

Who Needs Sleep? (2006)

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast (2005) (TV)

The 77th Annual The Academy Awards (2005) (TV)

"Nature" (2 episodes, 2000-2005)

Biography (2 episodes, 2004)

Tell Them Who You Are (2004)

The 76th Annual The Academy Awards (2004) (TV)

"Tinseltown TV" (1 episode, 2004)

The 75th Annual The Academy Awards (2003) (TV)

Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (2003) (TV)

"Intimate Portrait" (1 episode, 2003)

"Rank" (1 episode, 2002)

"Supermarket Sweep" (1 episode, 2002)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show (6 episodes, 1997-2002)

'Ocean's Eleven': The Look of the Con (2002)

The 74th Annual The Academy Awards (2002) (TV)

"Nyhetsmorgon" (3 episodes, 1994-2002)

Live from the Red Carpet: The 2002 People's Choice Awards (2002) (TV)

The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (2002) (TV)

"Revealed with Jules Asner" (1 episode, 2001)

America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV)

Spotlight on Location: Notting Hill (2001)

"E! True Hollywood Story" (1 episode, 2001)

The 73rd Annual The Academy Awards (2001) (TV)

7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001) (TV)

The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2001) (TV)

E!'s Live Countdown to the Golden Globes (2001) (TV)

The 5th Annual GQ Men of the Year Awards (2000) (TV)

Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2000) (TV)

Silent Angels: The Rett Syndrome Story (2000) (TV)

Spotlight on Location: Erin Brockovich (2000) (TV)

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV)

Ljuset håller mig sällskap (2000)

The 26th Annual People's Choice Awards (2000) (TV)

"Mundo VIP" (1 episode, 1999)

"Howard Stern" (2 episodes, 1999)

"The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1 episode, 1999)

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Legends (1999) (TV)

Sesame Street (1 episode, 1998)

"Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business" (1998) TV mini-series

"In the Wild" (2 episodes, 1997-1998)

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998) (TV)

Murphy Brown (2 episodes, 1998)

The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998) (TV)

The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (1998) (TV)

"Primer plano" (1 episode, 1996)

Elmo Says Boo (1996)

Poetry, Passion, the Postman: The Poetic Return of Pablo Neruda (1996) (TV) (voice)

Inside the Actors Studio (1 episode, 1996)

Before Your Eyes: Angelie's Secret (1995) (TV) (voice)

"Corazón, corazón" (1 episode, 1995)

A Century of Cinema (1994)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1 episode, 1993)

Hollywood's Leading Ladies with David Sheehan (1993) (TV)

The Player (1992)

The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV)

Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991) (TV)

The 62nd Annual The Academy Awards (1990) (TV)

Academy Awards

2001 Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

1991 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Pretty Woman (1990)

1990 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Steel Magnolias (1989)

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films

1992 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress for: Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)

1991 Nominated Saturn Award Best Supporting Actress for: Flatliners (1990)

American Cinematheque Gala Tribute

2007 American Cinematheque Award

BAFTA Awards

2001 Won BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

1991 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Actress for: Pretty Woman (1990)

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

2001 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Drama for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

2000 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance for: Notting Hill (1999)

2000 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance for: Runaway Bride (1999)

1999 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Drama for: Stepmom (1998)

1998 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Comedy for: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

1998 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Suspense for: Conspiracy Theory (1997)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

2005 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble for: Closer (2004)
Shared with:Jude Law,Clive Owen,Natalie Portman

Best Acting Ensemble for: Ocean's Twelve (2004) Shared with:Don Cheadle,George Clooney,Matt Damon,
Andy Garcia,Bernie Mac,Brad Pitt,Catherine Zeta-Jones

2001 Won Critics Choice Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

2001 Nominated CFCA Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Csapnivalo Awards

2000 Nominated Golden Slate Best Female Performance for: Runaway Bride (1999)

Emmy Awards

1999 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for: "Law & Order" (1990)
For playing "Katrina Ludlow". For episode "Empire".

Empire Awards, UK

2001 Nominated Empire Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Golden Globe Awards

2008 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

2001 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

2000 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Notting Hill (1999)

1998 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

1991 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Pretty Woman (1990)

1990 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Steel Magnolias (1989)

Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA

1997 Woman of the Year

Independent Spirit Awards

1989 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Female Lead for: Mystic Pizza (1988)

Kids' Choice Awards

2007 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie for: The Ant Bully (2006)

2000 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Notting Hill (1999) Also for Runaway Bride (1999).

2000 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Couple for: Notting Hill (1999) Shared with: Hugh Grant

1999 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Stepmom (1998)

1991 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Pretty Woman (1990)

Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards

2000 Nominated Sierra Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

London Critics Circle Film Awards

2001 Won ALFS Award Actress of the Year for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

2000 Won LAFCA Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

MTV Movie Awards

2001 Won MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

2001 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Line from a Movie for: Erin Brockovich (2000) For "Bite my ass, Krispy Kreme!".

2000 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Runaway Bride (1999)

1998 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

1994 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: The Pelican Brief (1993)

1992 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Dying Young (1991)

1992 Nominated MTV Movie Award Most Desirable Female for: Dying Young (1991)

National Board of Review, USA

2004 Won NBR Award Best Acting by an Ensemble for: Closer (2004)
Shared with:Jude Law,Clive Owen,Natalie Portman

2000 Won NBR Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

1994 Won NBR Award Best Acting by an Ensemble for: Prêt-à-Porter (1994)
Shared with:Marcello Mastroianni,Sophia Loren,Jean-Pierre Cassel,Kim Basinger,Chiara Mastroianni,Stephen Rea,Anouk Aimée,Rupert Everett,Rossy de Palma,Tara Leon,Georgianna Robertson,Lili Taylor,Ute Lemper,Forest Whitaker,Tom Novembre,Richard E. Grant,Anne Canovas,Tim Robbins,Lauren Bacall,Lyle Lovett,Tracey Ullman,Sally Kellerman,Linda Hunt,Teri Garr,Danny Aiello,Jean Rochefort,Michel Blanc

Online Film Critics Society Awards

2001 Nominated OFCS Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

People's Choice Awards

2005 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Female Movie Star

2004 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

2003 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

2002 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

2001 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

2000 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1998 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

1994 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture Actress

1992 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Comedy Motion Picture Actress

1992 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture Actress

1991 Won People's Choice Award Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer

1991 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards

2002 Nominated PFCS Award Best Acting Ensemble for: Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Shared with:Casey Affleck,Scott Caan,George Clooney,Matt Damon,Andy Garcia,Elliott Gould,Bernie Mac,Brad Pitt,Carl Reiner

San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

2000 Won SDFCS Award Best Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)
Tied with Laura Linney for You Can Count on Me (2000).

Satellite Awards

2001 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

2000 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for: Notting Hill (1999)

1998 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2001 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

ShoWest Convention, USA

1998 Special Award International Star of the Year

1991 ShoWest Award Female Star of the Year

Teen Choice Awards

2001 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry for: The Mexican (2001)
Shared with:Brad Pitt

2000 Won Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actress for: Erin Brockovich (2000)

Young Artist Awards

1989 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Mystic Pizza (1988)

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One of the most recognized faces worldwide, a refreshing beauty with an infectious smile and legs to die for, Julia Roberts has enjoyed huge success in serious and fantasy movies, but her audience loves her best in romantic comedies, where she has had a truly unique effect.

Since first being singled out for her performances in Mystic Pizza and Satisfaction in 1988, Julia Roberts has set an unusually high standard for U.S. actresses, as both popular artist and well-compensated performer. Earning her first Academy Award nomination and her first Golden Globe Award for Steel Magnolias the very next year, she immediately achieved a high level of critical support for her work, allowing her to move from being a strictly youth-driven sensation into her mature career with relative ease. After the massive success of Pretty Woman in 1990, which was accompanied by her second Academy Award nomination and second Golden Globe Award, Roberts also managed a rare feat for someone so young: she became the standard of quality and popularity in U.S. movies, and has been able to maintain this position every year since.

Born in Georgia, she's the sister of Eric Roberts, an actor of some early promise now regularly cast as a villain and from whom she's estranged. She has famously red-brown hair, a wide, hyperbolic, toothy smile, and a large laugh that consumes all listeners. Relatively tall, thin, and not particularly curvy, these boyish attributes have contributed to an extended state of youthfully believable roles - not the ingenue, not the matron - but it's the steely strength beneath the coltish physique that makes Roberts such a rich onscreen personality.

Flatliners (1990) demonstrated her ease with ensemble casts in a tale of overcoming death with unexpected results, and was her first romantic pairing with costar Kiefer Sutherland, a trend that was repeated over the years, although interrupted by her first marriage to singer Lyle Lovett. But it was Sleeping with the Enemy in 1991 that took her previoulsly established central vulnerabilities - slender build, seeming meekness, trusting nature - and turned them on end, as her Sara Walters character overcomes an abusive husband. Known for being beautiful, emotionally expressive, and possessing that indefinable "something" that signifies stardom, she was now also recognized for being a rock beneath the chiffon, and a person of unusual tenacity.

Over the next few years she reaffirmed her box-office appeal in Dying Young, Hook (both 1991), and The Pelican Brief (1993), and suffered her first career misstep with I Love Trouble (1994). Quickly recovering with a return to romantic comedy in Something to Talk About (1995), there followed the little-seen Mary Reilly and Michael Collins (both 1996), after which Roberts became the object of Woody Allen's midlife obsession in Everyone Says I Love You (1996), which was a showcase for her limited, but still true, singing abilities.

Although the late 1990s may be remembered for Y2K anxiety, as evidenced by high-concept sci-fi thrillers (The Matrix, 1990) and weird domestic dramas (American Beauty, 1999), the period may also be remembered as the one of greatest commercial dominance for Roberts, who appeared in a string of hits: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997, Golden Globe nomination), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Stepmom (1998), Notting Hill (1999, Golden Globe nominations), Runaway Bride (1999), and Erin Brockovich (2000), her first Academy Award-winning, and Golden Globe Award-winning, performance. This last movie cemented the actress's position atop the Hollywood hierarchy, and has led to a slowdown in output in favor of home life with cinematographer husband Daniel Moder, her second husband, and their twins.

Roberts continues to be top-draw talent, earning $25 million for Mona Lisa Smile (2003), and mixing baldly commercial fare (Ocean's Eleven, 2001) with more independently-minded work (Full Frontal, 2002; Closer, 2004).

"I'm too tall to be a girl.... I'd say I'm somewhere between a chick and a broad."

Turned down the female lead in Shakespeare in Love (1998).

She once tried out for a part on "All My Children" (1970), but was turned down.

Beat out Sandra Bullock for the role of Maggie Carpenter in Runaway Bride (1999).

At the 2002 Peoples Choice Awards she admitted to being a huge fan of "Days of Our Lives" (1965) and asked to be seated near the cast.

She is a huge fan of actress Aishwarya Rai, whom she once commented on being "The most beautiful woman in the world, more beautiful than any Hollywood actress."

First actress to reach 20 million dollar mark salary (for Erin Brockovich (2000))

"The Alchemist" is one of her favorite books.

An accomplished equestrienne, Julia did her own riding in Runaway Bride (1999).

Turned down leading role in Sleepless in Seattle (1993) which went to Meg Ryan.

Big fan of actress Katharine Hepburn.

Turned down the Sharon Stone role in Basic Instinct (1992).

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