Actress Julia Fiona Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, the youngest of three children and surrounded by creative individuals. in 1985, Roberts moved to New York City to live with her sister, Lisa, who, along with Roberts’s brother, Eric, was pursuing an acting career. In New York, Roberts also joined the family business, landing a guest appearance on the television series Crime Story (1986-88). She really caught the public’s eye, however, as the wild but vulnerable Daisy in Mystic Pizza(1988). The following year, Roberts cemented her status as a rising star inSteel Magnolias (1989).  After that, Roberts’s career took off. She played a hooker who falls in love with a client (Richard Gere) in the box-office hit Pretty Woman (1990). She followed up that role with a few career missteps: Dying Young (1991) received mixed reviews, as did Hook (1991), which revisited the story of Peter Pan.

Roberts dominated the box office with such romantic comedies as My Best Friend’s Wedding(1997) with Dermot Mulroney and Notting Hill (1999). After Erin Brockovich, Roberts took on some lighthearted roles, appearing inOcean’s Eleven (2001) and Ocean’s Twelve (2004). She then took on an emotionally challenging part in Closer (2004).  The actress’s next project, 2008’s Fireflies in the Garden. In 2010, she appeared in both the ensemble comedy Valentine’s Day and the drama Eat Pray Love—a film adaptation of the bestselling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. Roberts transitioned into the fantasy realm as the evil queen in Mirror Mirror(2012), the retelling of the classic fairy tale Snow White. In 2014, Roberts gave an impressive performance on the small screen. She appeared in the drama The Normal Heart. In 2015 Roberts co-starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the police thriller Secret in Their Eyes. In 2016 she will star in the star-studded comedy Mother’s Day.

Body Stats:

Height: 5 ft 9 in /175 cm

Weight: 58 kg /128 pounds

Shoe size: 9

Dress size: 4

Bra size: 32B

Measurements: 34-24-35 in /87-61-89 cm

Ethnicity: White

Hair Color: Light brown

Eye Color: Light Brown

Bio:

Name: Julia Fiona Roberts

Nickname: Jules

Date of Birth: October 28, 1967

Place of Birth:  Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.

Place of Residence: New York City, USA

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Education:  Campbell High School

Social Networks:

• Twitter: juliaroberts
• Facebook: –

  Julia Roberts at the New York premiere of August: Osage County

• Instagram: juliarobertsoriginal

Fun Facts:

Relationships:

• Lyle Lovett (1993-1995)
• Daniel Day-Lewis (1995)
• Ethan Hawke (1995)
• Matthew Perry (1995-1996)
• Pat Manocchia (1996)
• Benjamin Bratt (1998-2001)
• George Clooney (2000)
• Daniel Moder (2001-Present)

Children: 3

Awards and Honors:

• 2015      Won CinEuphoria, Best Ensemble – International Competition
• 2015      Won Gracie, Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role- Drama
• 2014      Won Prism Award, Performance in a Feature Film
• 2014      Nominated Oscar, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
• 2013      Won Hollywood Film Award, Supporting Actress of the Year
• 2005      Won Gold Derby Award, Ensemble Cast
• 2004      Won NBR Award, Best Acting by an Ensemble
• 2001      Won MTV Movie Award, Best Female Performance
• 2001      Won Oscar, Best Actress in a Leading Role
• 2001      Won Critics Choice Award, Best Actress
• 2001      Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Actress – Drama
• 2001      Won BAFTA Film Award, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
• 2001      Won Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
• 2000      Won NBR Award, Best Actress
• 1999      Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Actress – Drama
• 1998      Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Actress – Comedy
• 1990      Won Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
• 1991      Won Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
• 1991      Nominated Oscar, Best Actress in a Leading Role

Hobbies and Interests: Knitting

Favorite Color: The Wild Palms By William Faulkner

Favorite Food: Pasts, grits

Favorite Music: Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Actress: Katharine Hepburn

Favorite Perfume: Kai

Favorite Book: The Wild Palms By William Faulkner

Favorite Sports: Soccer

Favorite TV Show: Friends

Interesting Facts:

• She has two pet dogs named Satchmo and Diego.
• Men’s Health included her in the list of “100 Hottest Women of All-Time” in 2011.
• Her parents married in 1965 and divorced in 1972 (However, it was filed in 1971).
• Julia’s mom subsequently married Michael Motes in 1972.
• Julia was 10 when her father died due to cancer.
• If she weren’t an actress, she would probably be a veterinarian (as she dreamt of that as a child).
• She is linked to several charities. One of them is UNICEF.
• Knitting is one of her favorite hobbies.
• Lived with Liam Neeson.
• Named one of People Magazine’s ’25 Most Intriguing People of 2001′.
• Named one of E!’s “top 20 entertainers of 2001”.
• Roberts’ production company “Red Om” films is her husband Danny’s second name reversed.
• Good friends with Bruce Willis.
• Her stepfather is theater critic Michael Motes.
• Played clarinet in her school band.
• Julia is not actually featured on the cover for the movie Pretty Woman, well her body at least. Her head was actually superimposed on body double Shelley Michelle.
• Julia Roberts wanted to name her son, Henry, George, but didn’t because she thought people would think she named him after George Clooney. “That would seem weird,” she told EW.
• Roberts was the first actress to receive a $20 million salary for a single film, for her title role in 2000’s Erin Brockovich.
• She loves to eat healthy and buys her own organic greens at a farmers market near her apartment in New York City.

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