15 things you might not have known about Julia Roberts
From her Georgia roots, actress Julia Roberts has risen to be America’s sweetheart and one of the faces of modern Hollywood.
Check out our slideshow as we take a look at some interesting facts about Julia Roberts, her personal life and acting career.
-Mike Rose, cleveland.com
Meet the Roberts family
Julia isn’t the only one in the family to find Hollywood fame. Her older brother, Eric, has a nearly 40-year acting career of his own. Eric’s daughter Emma is currently appearing as the star of Fox’s ‘Scream Queens’
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A fairy godmother
Love is in the air
During her career, Julia has found herself involved with a number of leading men. She was briefly engaged to Kiefer Sutherland, married and divorced singer Lyle Lovett and dated Benjamin Bratt. She is currently married to Daniel Moder. They have 3 children together.
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Her big break
Roberts’ first major role was in the 1987 film ‘Mystic Pizza’ which also featured Matt Damon and Vincent D’Onofrio.
I'll take it!
Roberts scored the lead role in ‘Pretty Woman’ after it was turned down by multiple actresses including Meg Ryan. She was paid $300,000 for her role.
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Going for the gold
Roberts first major award was a Golden Globe for ‘Steel Magnolias’. She also grabbed her first Oscar nomination for the role.
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I'll pass
Roberts was considered for the lead role opposite Tom Hanks in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ that eventually went to Meg Ryan.
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I too shall pass
Roberts also passed on the lead role in 'Shakespeare in Love,' a role that eventually went to Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The Oscar goes to:
Roberts won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in ‘Erin Brockovich’
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The small screen
Roberts has had several guest roles on TV series including ‘Miami Vice’, ‘Friends’ and ‘Law and Order’
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Must be the smile
Julia has been named one of People's most beautiful 12 times. Only Halle Berry has appeared on the list more time (14)
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All the world's a stage
Roberts made her broadway debut in 2006 as Nan in Three Days of Rain. The play also featured Bradley Cooper and Paul Rudd.
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Ambassadress Roberts
Julia has represented Lancome cosmetics since 2010
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