Julia Roberts Biography

Julia Roberts is an Academy Award-winning actress and one of the top box-office earners in Hollywood, known for such films as Steel Magnolias, Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich.

Born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, Julia Roberts made her debut on the television series Crime Story (1986-88). She starred in Steel Magnolias in 1989, earning an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film. One of her most iconic roles was in Pretty Woman (1990) with actor Richard Gere. Roberts went on to win an Oscar for her lead role in Erin Brockovich (2010). She is known for being one of the highest-paid actors and biggest box-office earners in Hollywood.