Julia Roberts American Actress Born 1967 in Smyrna
Julia Roberts · television actor and film actor · American
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Biography
Julia Roberts (28 October 1967, Smyrna) is an American actress. She is known for Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Charlotte's Web (2006).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Campbell High School, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Georgia State University.
Career
Her first listed screen credit dates to 1988, with Baja Oklahoma. Work from the 1980s includes Mystic Pizza (1988) and Steel Magnolias (1989). Pretty Woman (1990) and Notting Hill (1999, as Anna Scott) are among her 1990s credits. In the 2000s, she appeared in Erin Brockovich (2000) and Ocean's Eleven (2001, as Tess Ocean). The 2010s brought Valentine's Day (2010) and Eat Pray Love (2010).
The list below counts 54 films and 2 TV series from 1988 to 2025. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (15), followed by romantic comedy (8) and comedy (7). Her latest credit on record is After the Hunt (2025). Of her six titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Ocean's Eleven (2001) has the highest, at $451 million.
George Clooney appears in five of her listed titles, including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) and Money Monster (2016). Other co-stars who recur in her credits are Brad Pitt (five titles) and Matt Damon (four titles). Steven Soderbergh directed three of her titles on record, among them Full Frontal (2002). Garry Marshall is credited as director on two of them, including Mother's Day (2016).
Recognition
Among her honours is the Academy Award for Best Actress, won in 2001 for Erin Brockovich. Other wins include three Golden Globe Awards (1990, 1991 and 2000) and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2001) for Erin Brockovich. Among her nominations is the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for Steel Magnolias. In all, Julia Roberts has won 11 awards and received 6 nominations.
Personal life
She has been married to Daniel Moder since 2008. Earlier marriages on record are to Lyle Lovett (1993 to 1995). She has 4 children on record.
Filmography
56 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | After the Hunt | Film | |
| 2023 | Leave the World Behind | Film | |
| 2022– | Gaslit | TV series | |
| 2022 | Ticket to Paradise | Film | |
| 2018 | Ben Is Back | Film | |
| 2017 | Wonder | Film | |
| 2016 | Money Monster | Film | |
| 2016 | Mother's Day | Film | |
| 2015– | Nature Is Speaking | TV series | |
| 2015 | The Secret in Their Eyes | Film | |
| 2014 | The Normal Heart | Emma Brookner | Film |
| 2013 | August: Osage County | Film | |
| 2012 | Mirror Mirror | Evil Queen | Film |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne | Film | |
| 2011 | Love, Wedding, Marriage | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eat Pray Love | Film | |
| 2010 | Valentine's Day | Film | |
| 2009 | Duplicity | Film | |
| 2008 | Fireflies in the Garden | Film | |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Joanne Herring | Film |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web | Film | |
| 2004 | Closer | Film | |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | Tess Ocean, Julia Roberts | Film |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Film | |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Film | |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Film | |
| 2002 | Grand Champion | Film | |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | Film | |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | Tess Ocean | Film |
| 2001 | The Mexican | Film | |
| 2000 | Erin Brockovich | Erin Brockovich | Film |
| 2000 | Sven Nykvist: Light Keeps Me Company | Film | |
| 1999 | Notting Hill | Anna Scott | Film |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | Film | |
| 1998 | Stepmom | Film | |
| 1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Film | |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Film | |
| 1996 | Everyone Says I Love You | Von | Film |
| 1996 | Mary Reilly | Film | |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Kitty Kiernan | Film |
| 1995 | Before Your Eyes: Angelie's Secret | Film | |
| 1995 | Something to Talk About | Film | |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1994 | I Love Trouble | Film | |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Film | |
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | Film | |
| 1992 | The Player | Film | |
| 1991 | Dying Young | Film | |
| 1991 | Hook | Tinker Bell | Film |
| 1991 | Sleeping with the Enemy | Film | |
| 1990 | Flatliners | Film | |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman | Film | |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Film | |
| 1988 | Baja Oklahoma | Film | |
| 1988 | Mystic Pizza | Film | |
| 1988 | Satisfaction | Film |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 6 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Honorary César | Won | |
| 2010 | Donostia Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Erin Brockovich | Won |
| 2001 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Erin Brockovich | Won |
| 2000 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Erin Brockovich | Won |
| 1997 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | Won | |
| 1991 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Pretty Woman | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Steel Magnolias | Won |
| Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Jupiter Awards | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Won | ||
| 2023 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Gaslit | Nominated |
| 2014 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | August: Osage County | Nominated |
| 2001 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Erin Brockovich | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress | Hook | Nominated |
Show all 17 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Pretty Woman | Nominated |
| 1990 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Steel Magnolias | Nominated |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Julia Roberts?
Julia Roberts is 59 years old, born on 28 October 1967 in Smyrna.
What is Julia Roberts known for?
Julia Roberts is known for playing Tess Ocean, Julia Roberts in Ocean's Twelve (2004).
What is Julia Roberts’s nationality?
Julia Roberts is American, born in Smyrna.
How tall is Julia Roberts?
Julia Roberts is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Who is Julia Roberts married to?
Julia Roberts is married to Daniel Moder; they married in 2008.
Has Julia Roberts won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Honorary César (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q40523), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Colleen Sturtevant · CC BY-SA 4.0
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