One of the few bankable female stars of the 1990s and 2000s, actress Julia Roberts remained an iconic figure whose assured, winsome performances underscored her undeniable public appeal. Following a breakthrough role in "Mystic Pizza" (1988), Roberts earned critical acclaim and award recognition for her portrayal of the ill-fated Shelby in "Steel Magnolias" (1989). But it was her performance as a hooker with a heart of gold opposite Richard Gere in "Pretty Woman" (1990) that propelled Roberts into the upper tier of Hollywood actresses. Roberts quickly became one of the highest paid stars - male or female - in the world, eventually raking in $25 million for a film. Equally in the limelight for a torrent of high-profile and often rocky romances, Roberts managed to maintain an output of projects that consistently topped the box office.
Checkout the TOP 10 Movies by Julia Roberts
1. Notting Hill (1999)
A set of circumstances makes Anna Scott, a famous actress, fall in love with William Thacker, owner of a bookstore in Notting Hill. But the paparazzi’s fascination with her complicates their bond.
2. Erin Brockovich (2000)
An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.
3. Oceans Twelve (2004)
Daniel Ocean recruits one more team member so he can pull off three major European heists in this sequel to Ocean's Eleven (2001).
4. Stepmom (1998)
A terminally ill woman must deal with her ex-husband's new lover, who will be their children's stepmother.
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5. Ticket to Paradise (2022)
A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.
6. Charlie Wilsons War (2007)
A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson’s covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
7. The Pelican Brief (1993)
A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.
8. Runaway Bride (1999)
For his latest column in USA Today, Ike Graham writes about Maggie, who always leaves all her fiances standing at the altar. He is fired as she complains to the newspaper for inaccuracies in her story.
9. My Best Friends Wedding (1997)
When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding.
10. The Mexican (2001)
A man tries to transport an ancient gun called The Mexican, believed to carry a curse, back across the border, while his girlfriend pressures him to give up his criminal ways.
Her films defined the modern romantic comedy—from the charm of Notting Hill to the chaotic honesty of My Best Friend's Wedding. Yet, she proved her dramatic weight with an Oscar-winning turn in Erin Brockovich. This list showcases a true leading lady whose smile and on-screen presence could elevate any project. Roberts is, quite simply, a cinematic icon whose best movies remain beloved classics.