Julie Fiona Roberts was born on 28th of October 1967 at 12:16 am in Smyrna, Georgia, USA to the couple of Walter Roberts (actor, writer; died of cancer in 1977) and actress Betty Lou Roberts. She has also got a sister Lisa Roberts born in 1965, a brother Eric Roberts, born on April 18, 1956 and a Half Sister Nancy Motes who was born in 1976. She completed her education from Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Griffin Middle School and Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia and graduated in 1985.
After finishing her high school graduation, Julie went to New York to join her sister. Only at the age of 19 years, in the year of 1986 she appeared as her actor brother’s on screen sister in the movie, 'Blood Red' which got released in 1989. Then she appeared in 'Firehouse' in 1987, 'Crime Story' (TV), 'Satisfaction' (TV), 'Before Your Eyes: Angelie’s Secret' (TV), 'Baja Oklahoma' (TV), and 'Miami Vice' (TV episode) in 1988. For her wonderful performance in 1988's 'Mystic Pizza' she grabbed an 'Independent Spirit Award nomination'.
She followed her impressive performance in blockbuster films like 'Steel Magnolias' in 1989 for which she achieved a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination, 'Pretty Woman' in 1990 for which she achieved an Oscar nomination and British Academy award nomination, 'Flatliners' in 1990, 'Sleeping With The Enemy' in 1991 and 'Dying Young' in 1991 for which she achieved a MTV Movie award nomination.
But what followed next was not that great. Robert was nominated for a Razzie Worst Supporting Actress slam for her next role in 'Hook' in 1991. Then she had problems with her fiancé Keifer Sutherland and resulted in a breakup of tie between them just few days before the planned wedding. For her personal problems she appeared only in one film, 'The Player' in the year of 1992.
But Robert was ready to fight it out with her misfortunes. In the year 1993 Robert found fresh air with her appearances in films like 'The Pelican Brief' for which she captured an MTV Movie award. Then she went on to marry singer/ songwriter/ actor 'Lyle Lovett' the same year, but the marriage only lasted for 21 months. She then accepted roles in 'Pret-a-Porter', 'I Love Trouble' in 1994, 'A Century of Cinema' (TV) in 1994, 'Something To Talk About' in 1995, 'Michael Collins', 'Everyone Says I Love You' in 1996 and 'Mary Reilly' in 1996 for which she achieved another Razzie nomination.
The three years that followed was outstanding for Robert. She was caste in films like 'My Best Friend’s Wedding' for which she got a Golden Globe nomination, Golden Satellite award, People’s Choice award, Blockbuster Entertainment award and MTV Movie award, 'Conspiracy Theory' in 1997 for which she achieved a Blockbuster Entertainment award, 'Stepmom' in 1998 and captured a Blockbuster Entertainment award, 'Notting Hill' (for which she achieved a Golden Globe nomination and People’s Choice award), and 'Runaway Bride' in 1999.
She was also the executive producer of 'Stepmom'. At that moment she was on the top of the world as she was also nominated for an Emmy for a guest appearance on the television series 'Law and Order' in 1999. She was also named amongst People Magazine’s Best-Dressed list three times. She also appeared in films like 'Erin Brockovich', 'The Moviegoer', 'The Women', 'Beyond Borders', 'Oceans II', 'The Mexican', 'To Catch A Thief', 'Martha and Arthur' and 'From Alice to Ocean'.
Julie Roberts now receives a healthy salary for almost each of her movie. In fact, she is the first woman to break the $20 million border. Her directors are ready to pay her any amount due to her consistent audience attracting performances. Her charismatic presence and typical looks gives an impression of a Girl Next Door Superstar.