Julia Roberts
- Birthplace: Smyrna, Georgia, United States
- Birthday: October 28, 1967
One of the few bankable female stars of the 1990s, 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. Robert…more