Julia Roberts Biography and Works.

Born in Smyrna, Georgia on October 28, 1967, Julia Fiona Roberts had never dreamt that she would become the most popular actress in America. As a child, due to her love of animals, Julia originally wanted to be a veterinarian but later studied journalism.

After her brother Eric Roberts achieved some success in Hollywood, Julia decided to try acting. Her first break came in 1988 youth-oriented movies, Mystic Pizza and Satisfaction. The movies introduced her to a new audience who instantly fell in love with this pretty woman.

Julia’s biggest success was in the signature movie, Pretty Woman, for which Julia got an Oscar nomination and also won the People’s Choice Award for Favourite Actress.

Audience would always love Julia best in romantic comedies. With My Best Friend’s Wedding in 1997, Julia gave the genre fresh life that had been lacking in Hollywood for some time.

Off screen, after a brief marriage, Julia has been linked with several other actors. Julia also got involved with UNICEF charities and has made visits to many different countries, including Haiti and India in order to promote goodwill. Julia is one of the most popular and sought-after talents in Hollywood.

Trivia

She was chosen one of the ’50 Most Beautiful People in the World’ by the People magazine in 2000.

Quote

“Happiness isn’t happiness unless there’s a violin-playing goat.”