Its so surprising to see that no one has written a review on Hollywood’s Highest-paid Actress!!Yes, Julia Roberts is paid approximately $20 million per movie!!
INTRODUCTION:
Julia Fiona Roberts(Birth Name), also known as Jules and Julia Moder was born on 28th October’1967 at Smyna, Georgia, USA.
She originally wanted to be a veterinarian because of her love for animals but studied journalism at the Campbell High School.
When her brother, Eric Roberts became a little successful at Hollywood, she decided to try out acting.
Her first movie was Red Blood where she acted opposite her brother.The film was completed in 1987 but released in 1996.
Her first movies released were Mystic Pizza and Satisfaction in 1988.Both were youth-oriented movies.
Her big success came with the movie Pretty Woman in 1990, which gave her an Oscar Nomination for Best Actress as well as The People’s Choice Award for Best Actress.
Julia Roberts turned down the leading role of the Oscar-Winning Movie, Shakespeare In Love in 1998.
She was voted as one of the 50 Most Beautiful List by the People Magazine, USA in 2000.
She was ranked One in Hollywood Power and rank Two in $$ on the Forbes Magazine Power 100.
Inspite of being one of the most powerful and richest woman in Hollywood, she is also very generous and down-to-earth....
She is very deeply involved in the UNICEF and she lent her name for raising money for the fatal disease, Rett Syndrome which attacks young girls around the age of six.
While accepting her Oscar for her performance in Erin Brockovich at the 7th Annual Screen Actors Guilds Awards, 2001, she quoted this great line:
Im just an ordinary person doing an extraordinary job!
FILMOGRAPHY:
Julia’s first movie was Blood Red in 1987 but was released only in 1996.
Her first movies to be released were Mystic Pizza in 1988 where she played the role of Daisy Amjo.THis movie was released along with Satisfaction where she was Daryle Shane.
Her other famous movies alongwith her roles include=
Steel Magnolias in 1989 as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie.
Pretty Woman in 1990 as Vivian ’’Viv’’ Ward.This movie added the ’’Star’’ to her name!!
Flatline in 1990 as Rachel Manms.
Sleeping with the Enemy in 1991 as Sara Waters
Dying Young in 1991 as Hilary O’Neil
Hook as Tinkerbell in 1991.This was a film by Steven Speilberg.
I Love Trouble in 1994 as Sabrina Peterson
Pret-a-Porter in 1994 as Anne Eissenhower
My Best Friend’s Wedding in 1997 as Julianne Potter.The film was a romantic comedy and earned a lot of success!
Conspiracy Theory in 1997 as Alice Sutton
Notting Hill in 1999 as Anna Scott.This film was a HUGE hit!!
Runaway Bride in 1999 as Maggie Capenter.This was her second film with Richard Gere.
Erin Brockovich in 2000 as Erin Brockovich earned her the Oscar!
America’s Sweethearts in 2001 as Katheleen ’’Kiki’’ Harrison was an instant hit too!
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind in 2002 as Patricia Watson gained popularity too!
Mona Lisa Smile in 2003 as Katherine Ann Watson
Ocean’s Twelve in 2004 as Tess Ocean.This was the sequel of Ocean’s Eleven.She acted in both the films with George Clooney and Brad Pitt!
At present she is filming for two movies both to be released in 2006, namely Charlotte’s Web as Charlotte and Ant Bully as Hora.
CONCLUSION:
Julia Roberts has never failed to amaze us with her amazing acting skills in many great movies.
She was even the Executive Producer of the famous movie Stepmom in 1998.
I hope she wins more awards and Oscars cause not only is she a great actress, she’s a great human!!
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