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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 ... watch her accept the Oscar in his You Tube clip:
... 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:
Star Sightings
2001 Golden Globe Awards
On January 21, 2001 the biggest and brightest stars of the television and motion picture industry gathered at the Beverly Hills Hilton to be honored by the Foreign Press Association for their work in the year 2000 at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Destination Hollywood was there and so was ...
... Julia Roberts. Julia won a Golden Globe for Best Perfomance by An Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for her work in "Erin Brockovich."
"Look, I guarantee that we'll have tough times. And I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us will want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Because I know in my heart, you're the only one for me."
In which movie was Julia Roberts' character only 5 inches tall?