Julia Roberts Biography
Julia Roberts is an American actress best known for playing the lead in films ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to thrillers and action films. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
How old is Julia Roberts?- Age
Roberts is 55 years old as of October 2022. She was born Julia Fiona Roberts on 28 October 1967 in Smyrna, Georgia, United States.
Julia Robert Education
After finishing high school, she enrolled at ‘Georgia State University,’ but dropped out to pursue an acting career. She moved to New York and enrolled in acting classes while also working as a model with the ‘Click Modelling Agency.’
Julia Roberts Height
Roberts stands tall at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.
Julia Roberts Parents
She was born to Walter Grady Roberts and Betty Lou Bredemus on 28th October, 1967 in Smyrna, Georgia. She has two siblings Eric Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan and a step-sister Nancy Motes. In 1955, her parents got married. In 1971, her mother filed for divorce; Beginning in 1972, the divorce was finalized. Roberts lived in Smyrna, Georgia. Her mother married Michael Motes, who was violent and frequently unemployed, in 1972; He was derided by Roberts. Nancy, the couple’s daughter, passed away on February 9, 2014, at the age of 37, apparently from a drug overdose. Betty Lou divorced Motes on grounds of cruelty in 1983, marking the end of their marriage. She stated that getting married to him was the worst decision she had ever made. When Roberts was ten years old, she lost her father to cancer.
Julia Roberts’s Husband – Married
Roberts’ romantic partners included Jason Patric, Liam Neeson, Kiefer Sutherland, Dylan McDermott, and Matthew Perry. She and Sutherland were engaged for a short time before splitting up three days before their June 11, 1991 wedding. Her wedding to country singer Lyle Lovett took place on June 25, 1993, at St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. In March 1995, they divorced and separated. From 1998 to 2001, Roberts dated actor Benjamin Bratt. While Roberts was still dating Bratt, she met her husband, cameraman Daniel Moder, on the set of her film The Mexican in 2000. At the time, Moder was married to Vera Steimberg. He married Roberts on July 4, 2002, at her ranch in Taos, New Mexico, after he filed for divorce a little over a year later. They have three children together: A daughter and a son were born as twins in November 2004; a second son was born in June 2007.
Julia Robert Religion
In 2010, Roberts claimed to have converted to Hinduism for “spiritual fulfillment.” Roberts became a Hindu after seeing a photograph of his guru, Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). Swami Daram Dev of the Ashram Hari Mandir gave her children new names based on Hindu deities while Roberts was filming Eat, Pray, Love in Pataudi in September 2009: Laxmi for Hazel, Ganesh for Phinnaeus, and Krishna Balram for Henry.
Julia Robert Pretty Woman
Roberts portrayed Hollywood sex professional Vivian Ward, whom Edward hires as his escort for a week in the movie. A powerful corporate raider from New York named Edward Lewis acquires downtrodden businesses and dismantles them, making money by selling off the assets.
Julia Robert Career
She made a television appearance in the drama ‘Crime Story’ in 1987, and her episode was titled ‘The Survivor.’
She made her film debut in 1988 with the film ‘Satisfaction.’ The following year, she appeared in the critically acclaimed film ‘Mystic Pizza.’ In 1988, she also appeared in the television crime drama series Miami Vice.’ The following year, she appeared in the film Blood Red’ in two scenes. In 1989, she played a supporting role in the film ‘Steel Magnolias,’ for which she received a ‘Golden Globe Award and an ‘Academy Award nomination.
Her breakthrough film was ‘Pretty Woman,’ which was released in 1990. She played the lead in this film, and her performance was critically acclaimed. In the 1990s, she appeared in films such as ‘Flatliners,’ ‘Sleeping with the Enemy,’ ‘Hook,’ ‘Dying Young,’ ‘The Player,’ ‘The Pelican Brief,’ ‘I Love Trouble,’ ‘Prêt-à-Porter,’ ‘Something to Talk About,’ ‘Mary Reilly,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding,’ ‘Stepmom. She also appeared on television in shows such as ‘Friends (Season 2)’ during the same time period. She has appeared in films such as ‘Erin Brockovich,’ ‘America’s Sweethearts,’ ‘The Mexican,’ ‘Full Frontal,’ ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,’ and ‘Ocean’s Twelve.’ She appeared in the music video for Dave Matthews Band’s song “Dreamgirl.”
She worked as a voice-over artist in two animated films in 2006, ‘The Ant Bully’ and ‘Charlotte’s Web.’ The same year, she made her Broadway debut with the play ‘Three Days of Rain.’ She appeared in the film ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ the following year. She appeared in the 2008 films ‘Fireflies in the Garden’ and ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl.’ The following year, she co-starred in the film ‘Duplicity’ with actor Clive Owen. Her film projects in 2010 include the romantic comedy films ‘Valentine’s Day’ and ‘Eat Pray Love.’ The following year, she co-starred in the romantic comedy film ‘Larry Tomatoes’ with Tom Hanks. She also appeared in the films ‘Jesus Henry Christ,’ ‘Love,’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar.’
Julia Robert’s Net Worth
Roberts has an estimated net worth of $250 million.
Julia Robert Movies and TV Shows
MOVIES:
- 2022 – Ticket to Paradise
- 2018 – Ben Is Back
- 2017 – Smurfs: The Lost Village
- 2017 – Wonder
- 2016 – Mother’s Day
- 2016 – Money Monster
- 2015 – Secret in Their Eyes
- 2014 – The Normal Heart
- 2013 – August: Osage County
- 2012 – Mirror, Mirror
- 2011 – Jesus Henry Christ
- 2011 – Love, Wedding, Marriage
- 2011 – Larry Crowne
- 2010 – Valentine’s Day
TV SHOWS:
- 2022 – Gaslit
- 2018 – Homecoming
- 2017 – Running Wild with Bear Grylls
- 2014 – Makers: Women Who Make America
- 2011 – Extraordinary Moms
- 2006 – Beslan: Three Days In September
- 2006 – Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
- 2005 – Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
- 2004 – Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
- 2003 – Queens Supreme
- 2003 – Freedom: A History of US
- 2000 – Silent Angels: The Rett Syndrome Story
- 2000 – Nature
- 1999 – Law & Order
- 1998 – Murphy Brown
- 1996 – Friends