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Julia Roberts Biography

Birth Name:
Julia Fiona Roberts
Birth Place:
Smyrna, Georgia, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Played Elizabeth Dole in a mock election campaign at her high school
  • Appeared with Dennis Hopper and her brother, Eric, in her first film, 1989's Blood Red, about land disputes in 19th-century California
  • Won the lead role in Pretty Woman (1990) after Molly Ringwald turned it down
  • Made the cover of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1991
  • Made her Broadway debut in 2006 in Three Days of Rain
  • Was ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the richest women in entertainment in 2007, and as one of the top celeb working mothers for 2008
  • Honored, with her husband Danny Moder, with a GLSEN Respect Award in 2014, for their charitable efforts
  • Involved in the UNICEF organization

Awards

  • 2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2014Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2014Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014BAFTA Film Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013Detroit Film Critics Society-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2013Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2005People's Choice Awards-Favorite Motion Picture Actress: winner
  • 2005Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2002Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2001Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actress: winner
  • 2001BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 2000Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actress: winner
  • 2000National Board of Review-Best Actress: winner
  • 2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2000Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 1998People's Choice Awards-Favorite Motion Picture Actress: winner
  • 1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
  • 1991BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1991BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 1990Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1990Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1989Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1989Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated

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