# Julia Roberts

Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. Known for her leading roles across several genres, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. She became known for portraying charming and relatable characters in romantic comedies and blockbusters, before expanding into dramas, thrillers, and independent films.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** October 28, 1967
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** television actor
- **Category:** Movies & TV

## Overview

Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. Known for her leading roles across several genres, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. She became known for portraying charming and relatable characters in romantic comedies and blockbusters, before expanding into dramas, thrillers, and independent films.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Julia Roberts. American actress (born 1967)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Roberts

## Timeline

### 1955 — Roberts's parents married in 1955
Roberts's parents married in 1955

### 1956 — 1956), from whom she was estranged for several years until 2004, older sister...
1956), from whom she was estranged for several years until 2004, older sister Lisa Roberts Gillan (b

### 1965 — 1965), and niece Emma Roberts, are also actors
1965), and niece Emma Roberts, are also actors

### 1967 — Birth
Birth of Julia Roberts.

### 1967 — Julia Fiona Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, at Crawford Long Hospital in...
Julia Fiona Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts

### 1971 — Her mother filed for divorce in 1971; the divorce was finalized in early 1972
Her mother filed for divorce in 1971; the divorce was finalized in early 1972

### 1972 — From 1972, Roberts lived in Smyrna, Georgia, where she attended Fitzhugh Lee...
From 1972, Roberts lived in Smyrna, Georgia, where she attended Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Campbell High School

### 1983 — The marriage ended in 1983, with Betty Lou divorcing Motes on cruelty grounds;...
The marriage ended in 1983, with Betty Lou divorcing Motes on cruelty grounds; she had stated that marrying him was the biggest mistake of her life

### 1987 — In Steel Magnolias (1989), a film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of...
In Steel Magnolias (1989), a film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of the same name, Roberts starred as a young bride with diabetes, alongside Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Julia Roberts was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Julia Roberts, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Julia Roberts, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Roberts"
> — Julia Roberts, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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