Julia Roberts

Who Is Julia Roberts?

Julia Fiona Roberts, born October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, rose from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom. Daughter of actors Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, she grew up immersed in theater. Julia dreamed of veterinary work due to her animal love. She studied journalism briefly. Her brother Eric’s success inspired her acting pivot. Debuting in 1988’s Mystic Pizza, she shone. Steel Magnolias (1989) earned a Golden Globe and Oscar nod.

Pretty Woman (1990) catapulted her to fame, grossing $464 million. She became the highest-paid actress, earning $20 million for Erin Brockovich (2000). That role won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Roberts starred in hits like Notting Hill (1999) and Runaway Bride (1999). She founded Red Om Films, producing projects including American Girl movies. On TV, she earned an Emmy nod for The Normal Heart (2014). Her charm defines 1990s cinema. She supports UNICEF and practices Hinduism. Julia remains influential today.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 28, 1967
• Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
• Place of Birth: Smyrna, Georgia, USA
• Nationality: American

Julia Roberts: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $250 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts About Julia Roberts

• Julia’s laugh was insured for $30 million during her peak fame.
• She converted to Hinduism after filming Eat Pray Love in India.
• Roberts delivered twins Hazel and Phinnaeus at home in 2004.
• Her production company Red Om Films backed early American Girl films.
• Julia narrated documentaries on orangutans and Mongolian wild horses.

Socials

• Instagram
• TikTok

Julia Roberts: Video

Filmography

• Leave the World Behind (2023) as Amanda Sandford
• Ticket to Paradise (2022) as Georgia Cotton
• Gaslit (2022) as Martha Mitchell
• Ben Is Back (2018) as Holly Burns
• Homecoming (2018) as Heidi Bergman
• Wonder (2017) as Isabel Pullman
• Money Monster (2016) as Patty Fenn
• Mothers Day (2016) as Miranda Collins
• The Normal Heart (2014) as Dr. Emma Brookner
• August: Osage County (2013) as Barbara Weston
• Mirror Mirror (2012) as Queen Clementianna
• Eat Pray Love (2010) as Liz Gilbert
• Erin Brockovich (2000) as Erin Brockovich
• Notting Hill (1999) as Anna Scott
• Pretty Woman (1990) as Vivian Ward