Julia Roberts Birthday, Age, Best Movies & Awards
Few smiles are as famous as Julia Roberts’. The Academy Award-winning actress was born Julia Fiona Roberts on October 28, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in nearby Smyrna. She is 58 years old today and remains one of Hollywood’s best-loved stars.
| Full Name | Julia Fiona Roberts |
|---|---|
| Known For | Actress; “Pretty Woman”, “Erin Brockovich” |
| Profession | Actor |
| Birthday | October 28, 1967 |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American (🇺🇸 United States) |
| Zodiac Sign | ♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Fire Goat |
| Birthstone | Opal |
| Birth Flower | Marigold |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Born on a | Saturday |
| Oscar | Best Actress, Erin Brockovich (2000) |
| Production company | Red Om Films |
From Georgia to Hollywood
Roberts moved to New York after high school to pursue acting, following her older brother, actor Eric Roberts. Her first film role came in Satisfaction (1988), but it was the small-town drama Mystic Pizza the same year that got Hollywood’s attention.
The Roles That Made Her a Star
| Film | Year | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Magnolias | 1989 | Won her first Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination |
| Pretty Woman | 1990 | Second Golden Globe; made her a global superstar |
| My Best Friend’s Wedding | 1997 | A defining romantic comedy of the 1990s |
| Notting Hill | 1999 | Charming London romance with Hugh Grant |
| Erin Brockovich | 2000 | Won the Academy Award for Best Actress |
| Ocean’s Eleven | 2001 | Hit ensemble heist film |
| Eat Pray Love | 2010 | Best-seller adaptation produced by her company |
| August: Osage County | 2013 | Fourth Oscar nomination |
| Ticket to Paradise | 2022 | Box-office reunion with George Clooney |
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress — Erin Brockovich (2000), from four nominations.
- Three Golden Globe Awards — Steel Magnolias, Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich.
- Producer through her company Red Om Films, behind projects such as Eat Pray Love and the series Homecoming.
Personal Life
Roberts married cinematographer Daniel Moder in 2002, and the couple have three children. She is known for keeping her family life private and for choosing film roles carefully rather than working nonstop.
Did You Know?
- She was among the first actresses to earn US$20 million for a single film, for Erin Brockovich.
- Her niece, Emma Roberts, is also an actress.
- She shares her birthday, October 28, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
👉 Same birthday: Who else was born on October 28?
Frequently Asked Questions
Julia Roberts is 58 years old. She was born on October 28, 1967.
Yes. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich (2000).
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Smyrna, Georgia.
Born on October 28, she is a Scorpio.
Also Born on October 28
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft; philanthropist
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