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There is probably no such person in the world who has not heard of Julia Roberts. This talented actress, producer and just a beautiful woman. Her career developed rapidly, Julia played her first role in 1989, and already in 1991 received the status of “Hollywood Star”.
At the moment she is one of the highest paid actresses. She also repeatedly topped the lists of the most beautiful people on the planet (according to the American edition of “People”).
Of course, the most famous film with the participation of Roberts is still Pretty Woman. The role in this film brought the actress worldwide fame and a huge number of fans.
Many people who are not familiar with Julia’s work believe that her role is romantic comedies. In fact, the filmography of the actress is very extensive and includes many different roles.
Perhaps, among such a large number of films, it is difficult to make a choice in favor of the most worthy ones, but we will try. Here are the top 10 films starring Julia Roberts: a list of outstanding works from romantic comedies to serious dramas with her participation.
10 Financial Monster (2016)
A film with an interesting plot. Lee Gates – TV presenter of the program “financial monster”, a real “Wall Street guru”. Lee gives advice and guidance on financial matters. Many viewers trust him, completely rely on his opinion.
One of the spectators, Kyle Baddwell, took Lee’s advice, after which he lost his entire fortune. The man wants retribution, he captures the film crew led by Gates…
Julia played the role of Patty Feng, the director of the show, along with Gates, she will have to extricate herself from this dangerous situation.
9. Bring Back Ben (2018)
A family drama about motherly love and drug addiction. The protagonist is a young guy named Ben, he unexpectedly returns home from a rehabilitation center.
Holly Burns, his mother, played brilliantly by Roberts, did not expect her son to return. Four months ago, a misfortune happened to him – an overdose of heroin. Holly hopes she can bring back benbut the situation he’s in seems hopeless.
Ben is not just addicted to drugs, he got into the network of drug dealers. Now all his loved ones are in danger. Holly is ready to do anything to save her son…
8. Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
Detective drama. Its operation begins in 2002. Four FBI officers leave to report on a dead woman. Her body is found in a trash can. It soon turns out that this is the daughter of the investigator Jessica. The woman is morally depressed, it is not easy for her to come to terms with the loss of her only daughter. The criminal is detained, but there is not enough evidence, he is released.
The killer’s impunity becomes another blow for Jessica. Many years will pass, and the partner Jess Ray will have the opportunity to find the killer. He has long been in love with his boss and really wants to help her … In the film “Mystery in their eyesRoberts performed as Jessica Cob.
7. Proximity (2004)
A psychological drama about a love quadrangle, where Julia was offered to play the role of Anna, a photographer.
Dan is a writer who falls in love with a stripper, Alice. He also understands that he is not indifferent to Anna, who, in turn, is dating a real macho Larry.
The main characters of the movieIntimacy‘ entangled in their relationship. They do not understand what they want from life and cannot deal with their feelings. Will they be able to find answers to all their questions and still make the right choice?
6. Eat Pray Love (2010)
Screen adaptation of the autobiographical novel of the same name by Elizabeth Gilbert. Julia Roberts played the title role. This woman has achieved everything she wanted. Gorgeous home, loving husband, career. But it seems to her more and more that she is not living her life. All these are not her desires, they are imposed by someone else.
Elizabeth decides to make a radical change. She leaves her husband and goes on a journey around the world. It will give her great opportunities, the main character “Eat Pray Love» will be able to open new horizons and finally know himself.
5. August (2013)
A tragicomedy based on a play by American playwright Tracey Letts. This is the story of one family. An elderly woman, Violet, is worried about the disappearance of her husband. She doesn’t know what happened to him. She can only speculate and hope for the best.
Her three adult daughters cannot leave their mother at such a difficult moment and come with their husbands and lovers. Thus begins a journey full of adventure. Old secrets that no one knew about will be revealed, family ties will be strengthened …
In film “August» Roberts appears before the audience as one of the daughters of Miss Weston Barbara.
4. Notting Hill (1999)
Of course, this list would be incomplete without romantic comedies, because Julia is incomparable in them. AT “Notting Hill“She plays Anna Scott – the main character, a popular movie star.
William Thacker is the owner of a modest business, he runs a shop selling guidebooks. His life cannot be called happy. He divorced his wife, and since then he has had no relationship with women.
One day Anna Scott, a Hollywood star, visits his shop. Surprisingly, these different people begin to communicate. But will they be able to become happy, because the whole world is watching their story…
3. Miracle (2017)
family dramaMiracle” was filmed based on the work of the same name by R.Kh. Palacio. This is the story of a boy named Auggie. This is an unusual child, he has a serious illness. Oggy has a deformed face. He was homeschooled until fifth grade.
The boy had 27 surgeries and now has to go to school. He is very worried. How will his peers meet him, will it be possible to establish contact with them? Even more worried are his parents, played by Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
2. Pretty Woman (1990)
Comedy melodrama, which will soon celebrate its 30th anniversary, but still remains the favorite film of many women. The role of Vivian Ward, a street prostitute, made Roberts famous all over the world.
Edward Lewis (financial tycoon) got lost in the city at night and decided to ask for directions from a young woman, a “moth of the night”. Vivian liked Edward, he decided to spend the night with her.
The next day, Lewis learns that a woman must accompany him to an important deal. Edward makes a lucrative offer to Vivvian. The girl does not refuse the opportunity to earn extra money, she happily agrees to live a week with a rich, attractive man. Time goes by and babe realizes that Edward is not just a client, she has feelings for him…
Interesting fact: the role of Vivian was offered to many eminent actresses (Sarah Jessica Parker, Daryl Hannah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Meg Ryan and others). All of them rejected the offer, citing the fact that the “role of a vicious woman” would negatively affect their careers. Julia at that time had nothing to risk, she agreed and did not lose.
1. Erin Brockovich (2000)
Biographical film about a human rights activist Erin Brokovich. This woman stood up for the rights of the inhabitants of the Hinckley community. A well-known corporation polluted groundwater with dangerous substances, which led to numerous diseases among the townspeople.
This role is one of the most important in the career of Julia Roberts. The actress received more than one award for her, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe.