Julia Roberts (born October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.) is an American actress and producer. Raised in a family connected to the performing arts, she moved to New York to pursue acting and began her career with small film roles before quickly attracting attention for her natural charm and screen presence.
She rose to international stardom with Pretty Woman and later earned the Academy Award for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich. Her other acclaimed films include Steel Magnolias, Notting Hill, Ocean’s Eleven, and August: Osage County. Known for warmth, charisma, and emotional authenticity, she became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading actors.
She has continued starring in projects such as Leave the World Behind and the series Gaslit, while also working as a producer through her company, Red Om Films. With decades of box-office success, major industry awards, and enduring global popularity, she remains one of the most influential figures in modern cinema.