Profile
Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Julie Fiona RobertsBirth Date :
October 28, 1967Birth Place :
Smyrna, Georgia, USASpouse :
Lyle Lovett (singer, 25-Jun-93 - 22-Mar-95), Daniel Moder (cinematographer, since 4-Jul-02)Claim to fame :
As Vivian Ward in "Pretty Woman" (1990)
Dreaming of Playing Julia Roberts' Lover, Ryan Reynolds Disappointed With Upcoming Film
February 14, 2008 03:02:15Sitting down in an interview with Parade Magazine, the "Van Wilder" star Ryan Reynolds talked about his upcoming drama movie "Fireflies in the Garden". To the magazine, the 31-year-old actor revealed that he was excited knowing that he had nabbed a role opposite the Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts, but left heartbroken with the fact that she is playing his mother.
Claiming that he has crush on the 40-year-old actress, the 31-year-old actor remarked, "I was so excited (to work with Julia) until I found out the scenes I have with her are when she's playing my mother. I was like, 'Couldn't we have a hot romance instead'" The disappointing news crushed the "Just Friends" actor even further when he has to break the news to his friends saying, "It's so sad. I have to tell my friends that I'm getting to act with the old Julia Roberts."
Julia Roberts to Produce an Adaptation Film
January 28, 2008 04:01:08The Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts is going to be the producer of an adaptation film "Untitled Julia Roberts Project". According to Hollywood Reporter, the "Erin Brockovich" star has signed on with Sony's Columbia Pictures for the position.
Aside from being the producer, she was said to be attached to the project as an actress as well. It was reported that the co-star of Richard Gere in romantic comedy "Runaway Bride" will portray a recently divorced woman who is dissatisfied with her job at a Manhattan ad agency and embarks on an adventure that takes her to places she never expected to go.
The Harris Poll's Annual Lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and TV Personalities
January 16, 2008 01:01:17The Harris Poll's annual lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and America's Favorite TV Personalities are out and Denzel Washington and Ellen DeGeneres are the two big winners.
Is a two-time Academy Award- winning actor, Denzel is the first pick on the Favorite Movie Stars list, making it his second year in a row to score the first spot on the poll. As of Ellen, her being picked as the number one Favorite TV Personality marks her first time ever to dethrone the chat-show icon Oprah Winfrey who always tops the popularity chart in the past years.
Reese Witherspoon Tops The Hollywood Reporter's List of Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actresses
December 01, 2007 10:12:11Her latest big screen project, "Rendition," which sees her being in the same scene with boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal may be a flop, still the fact could not prevent Reese Witherspoon from earning $15 million to $20 million a movie, making her a true money maker. That amount of earning has automatically placed her at the top of The Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the Highest-Paid Actresses in Tinseltown.
Angelina Jolie, notwithstanding with her starring role in the animated "Beowulf" that earns her a mere $8 million, comes second with salary also ranging between $15 million to $20. "Shrek" beauty Cameron Diaz is third with a $15-million-per-movie price tag.
Pretty Woman Julia Roberts Turns Bracelet Designer, Sells Collection for World AIDS Day
November 21, 2007 04:11:43A senior and talented actress who has to juggle her acting career with her becoming a mother of three, Julia Roberts sticks to be a professional in her field by doing everything in the biggest way possible. Doing her best on screen, the movie beauty is attempting a career reinvention by turning bracelet designer for social issue.
Noted Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani announced Tuesday November 20th that he has teamed up with the "Pretty Woman" star, who often wore his gowns to movie ceremonies and is his long-term friend, to design a bracelet to sell for World AIDS Day, only to mark his first time to have ever worked with another name on a project.
Julia Roberts Gives Vanity Fair Her Most Intimate Interview Ever
November 06, 2007 02:11:19Steps her feet back on the entertainment industry soon after giving birth to son Henry Daniel Moder back on June 18th and is having her upcoming big screen project, "Charlie Wilson's War," hits the theaters this Christmas, needless to say that Julia Roberts does busy juggling her professional acting career with her personal life as wife and mother. She, indeed, willingly shares the intimate part of her life to Vanity Fair magazine for its December 2007 issue.
Like a fine wine, Roberts looks just getting better with age for the cover of the publication, taken exclusively by Michael Thompson. In a joint interview with Vanity Fair features editor Jane Sarkin and V.F. West Coast editor Krista Smith, the actress discusses such issues, from being done having more children to the frenzy surrounding nowadays young celebrities.
Julia Roberts and Clive Owen Reunite in Drama Pic Duplicity
November 01, 2007 03:11:03Last sharing scenes together in 2004's "Closer", Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are about to work hand-in-hand again soon. The pair have both given agreement to topline a dramatic feature from Universal Pictures entitled "Duplicity", Variety has learned.
A caper flick set in the world of big business, project will find Roberts and Owen playing a longtime lovers who happened to work as spies on opposite sides. They then decide to join forces in staging an elaborate con to rip off corporations and steal a valuable product.
Julia Roberts Claimed the 22nd American Cinematheque Prize
October 15, 2007 02:10:00
Displaying her renowned disarming frankness and trademarked high-wattage smile, Julia Roberts gracefully took the stage at the Beverly Hilton ballroom on Friday night (Oct 12) to accept the 22nd annual American Cinematheque Award, bestowed to her for her work and commitment in making a significant contribution to the art of the motion pictures.
Presented the honor was her "Pelican Brief" co-star Denzel Washington who said of Roberts to be "someone who says yes to life." Fellow Hollywood actors like Bruce Willis, Natalie Portman, Dermot Mulroney, and Marcia Gay Harden were also present, all speaking of the red-headed beauty's talent, humor, intelligence, and warmth as they introduced clips of the movies she starred in.
Now Online, the New Trailer of Charlie Wilson's War
October 12, 2007 10:10:01
It is not until December 25th later this year that Universal Pictures' "Charlie Wilson's War" will hit the theaters, but the new trailer for the drama flick is online now.
The trailer is available for view through movies.yahoo.com, ore else you can watch it below.
Julia Roberts Possible to Join Nicole Kidman-Starrer Monte Carlo
October 09, 2007 11:10:44
Good news has been brought by Nicole Kidman regarding her new starring vehicle "Monte Carlo" which she is also producing together with Rick Schwartz via her Blossom Films shingle.
The Oscar winner has revealed to FOX411 during the screening of "Margot at the Wedding" at the 45th annual New York Film Festival that fellow Oscar recipient Julia Roberts may also take part in the romantic comedy, slated to be directed by Thomas Bezucha. Pic has the man penned the script as well alongside Maria Maggenti with Fox 2000 Pictures set to distribute.
Julia Roberts Lands American Cinematheque's Honor
July 24, 2007 04:07:12
Lauded as one of the finest actresses of her generation, Julia Roberts has been selected to be the recipient of this year's American Cinematheque Award for her work and commitment in making a significant contribution to the art of the motion pictures.
The honor will be presented to the beauty at the Cinematheque's annual benefit gala held on October 12 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California. The tribute will then be aired by AMC, the exclusive broadcast partner of the annual event since 2003, in December with Irene Crinita producing.
OK! Magazine's Top 10 Female Breadwinners List
July 21, 2007 10:07:27
Sandra Bullock, Madonna, Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman are rich, but among them Oprah Winfrey is the richest. The talk show host is placed on the No. 1 spot in OK! magazine Top 10 Female Breadwinners countdown, with a $1.5 billion net worth.
The foursome, Bullock, Madonna, Roberts, and Kidman, are all rounding out the Top 5.
Actress Julia Roberts Gave Birth to Baby Boy
June 19, 2007 09:06:00
Julia Roberts finally pops. The actress gave birth to her third child with cinematographer husband Daniel Moder Monday June 18th. The newly born, a baby boy named Henry Daniel Moder, weighed 8 1/2 pounds.
The star's rep, Marcy Engelman, confirmed the good news, saying Henry was born at a Los Angeles hospital. "The Moder family is doing great," the representative said.
Julia Roberts Is Joan Root
May 21, 2007 04:05:11
It's been quite a long time since filmgoers saw Julia Roberts stunningly play a real-life character in "Erin Bronkovich", but need not weary, folks for she soon will step once again into the area in her new project.
Yes, the Oscar-winning actress is said to have reunited with Working Title Films to develop together a movie about wildlife conservationist Joan Root, who got murdered earlier this year in her Kenyan home. Here, she will take double duty as the leadstar and producer, the latter being conducted via her Red Om Films.
Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan Are Unhealthy Celebs
March 30, 2007 08:03:16
Judging from the way she lives her life in recent days, Britney Spears deserves the title, I guess. The pop star has been voted the Most Unhealthy Celeb according to the poll by healthy living brand, LIME.
It is said that Spears is the one most needs to "live the change and take steps towards striving for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle." She got of the vote. Fellow rehab celeb Lindsay Lohan comes in 2nd with
Nominees Revealed for The 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards' Movie Slots
March 15, 2007 03:03:26
An award event in which winners are voted by the children who watch Nickelodeon cable channel, the Kids' Choice Awards has finally unveiled its lineup of nominees for film categories as it is held for the twentieth time this year.
Competing for the title of Favorite Male Movie Star are four well-known talents of Jack Black, Johnny Depp, Adam Sandler, and Will Smith while those like Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Keira Knightley, and Sarah Jessica Parker all scoring in the Female side.
Forbes' Top 20 Richest Women in Entertainment
January 19, 2007 09:01:45
In the list compiled by Forbes magazine on the "20 Richest Women In Entertainment", the name of Oprah Winfrey comes first. The talk show host is the world's richest female entertainer, according to the finance bible, with an estimated worth of 1.5 billion dollars. With such amount of fortune, Oprah easily tops the list, ahead of the famous British Harry Potter author J.K Rowling, who is worth an estimated $1 billion into second place.
Businesswoman and home entertaining expert Martha Stewart ranks in 3rd, with an estimated fortune of $638 million. In fourth place is pop queen Madonna, who is worth an estimated $325 million. Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is worth an estimated $250 million, is in 5th place, beating Mariah Carey in 6th with a value of $225 million and Janet Jackson in 7th with $150 million. In the 8th spot on the list is Hollywood actress Julia Roberts, with an estimated wealth of $140 million.
America's Favorite Movie Stars in 2006, Per the Harris Poll
January 17, 2007 11:01:04
Another year, another favorite. Move over Tom Hanks because people have their new favorite. It's Denzel Washington. The Hollywood hunk has been chosen the No. 1 America's Favorite Movie Star in the nationwide Harris Poll of 1,147 U.S. adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive between December 12 and 18, 2006.
Dropping from number one to number two is Hanks, while movie legend John Wayne remains in third place. Tough guy Clint Eastwood jumps up two spots to fourth place. Next on the poll is Will Smith who along with actress Julia Roberts tie for the 5th spot.
Soon-to-Air on ABC, "The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special"
January 11, 2007 04:01:28
Oprah Winfrey is adding more into her have-to-do list as she's inked a deal with ABC to host her first pre-Oscar interview special, which surely will be different with that of "Barbara Walters' 25th annual Oscar Special".
With the talk show host set to host and executive produce the new project, there will be no chatting. Instead, the one-hour special will feature Academy Award winners Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Jamie Foxx doing one-on-one interviews with an Oscar-winning actor or actress they admire.
Julia Roberts Is Expecting Her Third Baby
December 30, 2006 10:12:15
Oscar winning actress, Julia Roberts, and husband Danny Moder, a 37-year-old cameraman, are expecting their third child. The baby who is due to this summer is first reported in New York Post's Page Six column and was told by Julia's publicist, Marcy Engelman.
The couple were married in July 2002 at Roberts' home in Taos, N.M. and already have twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus.
"Happiness Sold Separately" to Julia Roberts
December 13, 2006 03:12:25
Julia Roberts has one more big screen project to produce. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar-winning actress has given a positive sign to produce a romantic drama feature entitled "Happiness Sold Separately" via her Red Om Films with a possibility to also star in.
Adapted from Lolly Winston's novel of the same name, the flick's story takes focus on a woman who withdraws from her husband and plunges into a world of heartbreak and despair upon learning that she cannot have children. Being shut out, the husband soon meets and falls for the wrong woman at the wrong time, causing a greater crack in their marriage.
Hollywood's Most and Least Popular Stars
December 11, 2006 11:12:45
When it comes to Hollywood public's Most Favorite Stars, veteran movie actor Tom Hanks is the best. In a new Gallup poll which involved 1,003 adults conducted from Nov. 27 to 29, it is found out that 44 percent of movie goers will go out of the way to watch one of Hanks' movies.
Come right after him is Robert De Niro with 33 percent of the votes, followed by Julia Roberts in 3rd spot with 29 percent of the votes. The 4th Most Popular Stars in Hollywood are Will Smith and Sandra Bullock with 27 percent of the votes.
Julia Roberts Attends "Knitting Club"
November 03, 2006 04:11:11
Once spied knitting between takes before it became "the latest thing", Hollywood's sweetheart Julia Roberts can now bring her old hobby to the big screen. Yes, the Oscar-winning actress has reached a deal to topline "The Friday Night Knitting Club", a family drama feature developed under Universal Pictures.
Based on Kate Jacobs' upcoming novel of the same title, the picture focuses on a single mother who pulls all her strengths to juggle the demands of running a Manhattan knitting store with raising her spunky teen daughter. While no word yet on either director or writer, it is confirmed that Roberts will also produce along with Christine Peters.
Julia Roberts Promotes Biodiesel
July 21, 2006 11:07:57
Julia Roberts is making another debut. This time the senior actress is being tapped as the spokesperson for Earth Biofuels, Inc., a Dallas-based biodiesel producer, while also chairs its new advisory board.
"It's very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it. Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe," Roberts said in a statement released this week.
Oprah & Friends to Kick Off New Year's Eve Party in South Africa
July 07, 2006 09:07:49
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey wants everything is just perfect as to why she has from now on planned a 2007 New Year's Eve party despite the fact that the day is still months to come.
It is reported that Oprah is making plans to host a New Year's party in South Africa for her A-list Hollywood friends along with Nelson Mandela. She is said to bring some of her best friends including Julia Roberts, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley with her during her next visit to the country towards the end of the year.
More Actions to Come from Philip Seymour "Mission: Impossible 3" Hoffman!
June 17, 2006 09:06:12Universal's new screenplay project, "Charlie Wilson's War", and Capitol Films up-coming's "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" are not impossible missions for the last-seen in "Mission: Impossible 3" star, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
After having himself involved in an indie movie project "The Savages", Hoffman is ready to join Uma Thurman's former hubby, Ethan Hawke in the story of siblings trying to robber (-just-for-fun) their own parents' jewelry store, "Before the Devils". The movie is going to take place in New York, together with other Hollywood stars, Albert Finney and "Loverboy" actress, Marisa Tomei. The producer is Michael Cerenzie, while Lumet, Kelly Masterson and Austin Chick will bear the credits as the scriptwriters.
Hollywood Star Julia Roberts to Be A Spokesmodel for Avon
June 03, 2006 01:06:38
Film star Julia Roberts is reportedly to be the new face for the cosmetic giant Avon.
The Hollywood actress is expected to sign a contract, worth for $2 to $4 million, by week's end. Just keep it here for more on the report.
The 10 Highest-Paid Product Endorsing Celebrities
May 01, 2006 02:05:59
Catherine Zeta-Jones has topped a list of the highest-paid product endorsing celebrities, beating her many other celebrity pals. The actress comes top of the list, thanks to communications giant T-Mobile which pay her a staggering 16.2m EUR to promote their merchandise.
Angelina Jolie, in addition, also makes the list at No. 2 with 9.7m EUR earning from St John. Nicole Kidman is placed 3rd, with a sum of 9.7m EUR for advertising Chanel No 5. Jessica Simpson, who gets 6.1m EUR from Guthy-Renker, is ranked 4th, while Gwyneth Paltrow is at No. 5 with 4.9m EUR from Estee Lauder.
People Magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" List
April 27, 2006 04:04:46
Outer beauty does matter, but inner beauty also is important. Considering the two significant factors, Angelina Jolie is just the perfect choice to grace the cover of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" issue, on newsstands Friday. That attainment surely marks Jolie's fourth time to be included on the list, while her first ever as cover girl.
It's Jolie's humanitarian efforts that make it worth for the actress to be included in the list. "She looks the most beautiful when she's in the field, natural, no makeup, nothing," People quoted Wyclef Jean, who worked with Jolie on a relief effort in Haiti as saying. "Because you see Angelina, the angel. It doesn't get any better than that."
Hollywood Pals Go Green for Vanity Fair
April 04, 2006 03:04:27
It is all about green. Such color is just perfect for the cover of Vanity Fair's upcoming environmental issue. And match the topic, Hollywood pals George Clooney and Julia Roberts have both gone green.
The twosome and environmentalists Al Gore and Robert F. Kennedy have all involved in the new photo shoot, in which everyone wears green. As of Roberts, she appears like a wood nymph in the garden-themed shot, complete with a leafy crown on her head.
Julia Roberts' Broadway Debut Grossed Nearly $1M
April 04, 2006 01:04:38
Not only good at acting onscreen, Julia Roberts also is proven very charming on Broadway. Made her debut through "Three Days of Rain," she successfully brought the production to gross nearly $1 million.
New York's Newsday, furthermore, reported that the play starring Roberts, Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper, grossed $988,298 in eight performances last week. Each preview performance had 101 percent capacity, including standing room, the League of American Theatres and Producers reported.
America's Favorite Movie Stars per the Harris Poll
January 21, 2006 11:01:01Lucky Tom Hanks that he's been chosen America's Favorite Movie Star for the second year in a row, according to a poll released Friday Jan 20th by Harris Interactive. The survey, involving 1,001 adults, places Johnny Depp as second on the list, ahead of Harrison Ford and John Wayne who both tied in 3rd spot.
Rounding out the top 5 is actress Julia Roberts. Clint Eastwood is in 6th place, while Mel Gibson is in 7th spot. George Clooney is 8th, followed then at 9th by Sean Connery, with Sandra Bullock rounding out the Top 10 list on the poll.
Roberts & Hanks Reunite in "Charlie Wilson's War"
January 13, 2006 10:01:02Hollywood beauty Julia Roberts is about to team up with fellow Tom Hanks to film an upcoming action drama flick entitled "Charlie Wilson's War." Per Variety, Roberts reportedly is still in talks to play the role of Joanne Herring, a big-haired and beautiful Texas socialite who influenced Wilson (Hank's part) to support the rebel cause.
Based on the book by George Crile, the film was written by Aaron Sorkin. In hand to produce is Hanks with Playtone partner Gary Goetzman. Production is slated for later this year.
Julia Roberts Tapped as Gianfranco Ferre Model
December 17, 2005 09:12:03Taking role as a mother of twins doesn't mean Julia Roberts is out of style. The movie beauty apparently makes use her time in between taking part of her kids with giving hand at a new career.
Roberts reportedly has signed on to be the new face of celebrated Italian fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré's new promotional campaign. The campaign, shot by Mario Testino in LA, will run across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ads will begin to appear in magazines Spring 2006.
Hollywood Stars Top Actresses Payroll
December 01, 2005 10:12:12
Money isn't everything, but without money everything is nothing. Hence, it is understandable then that people in common usually use money as a measuring rod for someone or something. In recent poll held by The Hollywood Reporter, movie star Julia Roberts proven to be the Highest Paid Actress for the second year straight with a $20 million payment per film.
Nicole Kidman is 2nd, with a $16 million to $17 million per-film price tag, followed by Reese Witherspoon at 3rd and actress-producer Drew Barrymore at 4th, who each commands $15 million per project. Meanwhile the No. 5, No 6 and No. 7 are held by Renee Zellweger, Angelina Jolie and Cameron Diaz, all have salaries estimated between $10 million and $15 million per film.
A Marriage Crisis for Julia Roberts
November 11, 2005 10:11:30Expert says communication is the key to a happy marriage. Maybe Julia Roberts and her husband cameraman Danny Moder need to take that in their mind. The couple who has been married for nearly three years reportedly facing a marriage crisis. Roberts even visited an old friend, Joel Clement, on his 40th birthday celebration because she "felt so alone and she needed a shoulder to cry on."
That's according to a family insider. Roberts is said to feel sad for their marriage isn't work well after the birth of their baby twins. As close sources said, Roberts and Danny rarely spend time together and when they do they fight. It seems that parenthood pressure has shaken their romance. Worse, they reportedly are planning to live apart. Well, it is better for both to soon rebuild the communication or if they can't they can seek help from expert.
Roberts on People's Most Beautiful List
April 28, 2005 09:04:35
Having twins has made the life of actress Julia Roberts even more complete and she's happy with that. Appeared to be true, since giving birth to the twins, the actress looks more beautiful than any woman at her age. It's not surprising then that she has been listed on People's annual "50 Most Beautiful People" list, becoming her ninth record on the poll. Also making the list are Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, singer Lindsay Lohan and actor Jamie Foxx.
Besides, there are also actress Hilary Swank, "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria, TV star Mischa Barton, soccer star David Beckham, tennis player Maria Sharapova, and basketball player Dwyane Wade. Couples on the list are singer Seal and model Heidi Klum, as well as Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and current boyfriend Matthew McConaughey, and Jude Law and Sienna Miller.
Roberts Joins a Star-Studded Benefit
April 13, 2005 10:04:31For her very first return to acting after giving birth to twins, Julia Roberts will join Sir Paul McCartney and Robin Williams at a star-studded benefit for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps, the world's largest association of camps for children with serious illnesses.
The Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall event in New York will feature a performance which will be co-produced by veteran entertainer Lou Adler. Roberts and Newman, in addition, will team up for one of the evening's dramatic turns. There hasn't further details provided about the event.
Angry Mom Downgraded Because of Julia
January 15, 2005 09:01:50The famous actress, Julia Roberts, has stolen a booked luxury suite at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai hospital from another new mom when she gave birth to her twins, Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter on 28 November, 2004.
The unnamed new mom said that she had to give up the suite she booked since last June 2004 to the "arrogant and narrow minded" celebrity mother who acted as if she was the one and only person who needed a special treatmet despite any other mothers and babies. For all the things she finally looks down on Julia Roberts and worths her whom she used to respect and admire a very "bad moral mark".
Roberts Set for 10th People Award
January 10, 2005 09:01:31Julia Roberts' name has proven to defeat any other famous names for wining the favourite female movie star award at this year's People's Choice Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.
This "victory" then becomes Roberts' 10th award for the similar nominee, which also means that she can surpass her rivals Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon and Charlize Theron.
