Julia Roberts Fun Features

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Did You Know?

… that taken together Julia Roberts' movies have grossed more than any other actress in Hollywood history having made over one billion dollars. Her highest grossing staring role was as Vivian in Pretty Woman (shown here.) Don't forget to visit our Tribute to Pretty Woman.

… that Julia got her big break in 1988 when he won the role of one of a trio of young waitress' trying to better their lives in Mystic Pizza.

… that Julia is actor Eric Roberts' sister. They worked together in one film only - his fourteenth, her first, a thriller called Blood Red. This also makes her the aunt of up-and-coming young actress Emma Roberts most notable for the Nickelodeon TV Show Unfabulous and the movie Nancy Drew.

… that Julia was the first woman to break the $20 million per picture barrier which she did with Erin Brockovich. This movie would provide another first for Julia - her first Academy Award.

... that Julia Roberts helps raise awareness about the disease Rett Syndrome. You can read her testimony before Congress.

... that thanks to You Tube, you can see Julia Roberts in her very first role on the 80's TV Show "Crime Story". Here's a clip:




... Did you know Julia Roberts appeared in an episode of Friends?



... Julia Roberts is a philanthropist. She is continuing the work of Paul Newman with his camps for sick children called The Hole in the Wall Camp.