Happy Birthday,Julia Roberts!The romantic comedy queen — not to mention Oscar winner and mom of three with husband Danny Moder — turns 56 years old on Oct. 28, 2023, and to celebrate, we’re looking back on some of our favorite films of hers through the years.From her earliest rom-com works to her latest with pal George Clooney, take a walk down memory lane through Roberts' lighter works, in honor of her latest milestone.
Happy Birthday,Julia Roberts!
The romantic comedy queen — not to mention Oscar winner and mom of three with husband Danny Moder — turns 56 years old on Oct. 28, 2023, and to celebrate, we’re looking back on some of our favorite films of hers through the years.
From her earliest rom-com works to her latest with pal George Clooney, take a walk down memory lane through Roberts' lighter works, in honor of her latest milestone.
01of 16Satisfaction (1988)20th Century Fox/EverettThoughJulia Robertsappears as a supporting role in the 1988 flick about a female-led rock band, it marks the beginning of the actress' decades-long career on the big screen — and particularly, in romantic comedies.Justine Batemanleads the cast of this film, which follows her band, The Mystery, taking a trip to Florida to audition for a summer gig following high school graduation. In the process, Roberts' Daryle is sure to find a summer romance of her own.
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Satisfaction (1988)
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ThoughJulia Robertsappears as a supporting role in the 1988 flick about a female-led rock band, it marks the beginning of the actress' decades-long career on the big screen — and particularly, in romantic comedies.Justine Batemanleads the cast of this film, which follows her band, The Mystery, taking a trip to Florida to audition for a summer gig following high school graduation. In the process, Roberts' Daryle is sure to find a summer romance of her own.
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Mystic Pizza (1988)
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Pretty Woman (1990)
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04of 16I Love Trouble (1994)Snap/ShutterstockRoberts plays a young reporter, Sabrina Peterson, in this 1994Nancy Meyersfilm costarring Nick Nolte as seasoned journalist, Peter Brackett. The two competing reporters team up in an effort to solve the mystery of a train derailment but in the process, find romance.
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I Love Trouble (1994)
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Roberts plays a young reporter, Sabrina Peterson, in this 1994Nancy Meyersfilm costarring Nick Nolte as seasoned journalist, Peter Brackett. The two competing reporters team up in an effort to solve the mystery of a train derailment but in the process, find romance.
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Something to Talk About (1995)
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Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
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My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
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Notting Hill (1999)
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Runaway Bride (1999)
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America’s Sweethearts (2001)
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11of 16Duplicity (2009)Universal/Kobal/ShutterstockThis film veers away from the typical frills of a rom-com and instead brings with it the tale of two ex-government agents with a complicated history. Roberts plays a former CIA agent alongsideClive Owen— a former member of the MI6 — with both now working in the private sector at competing shampoo companies. In a plot filled with twists and turns, the two can’t seem to rid themselves of the other, both personally and professionally.
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Duplicity (2009)
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This film veers away from the typical frills of a rom-com and instead brings with it the tale of two ex-government agents with a complicated history. Roberts plays a former CIA agent alongsideClive Owen— a former member of the MI6 — with both now working in the private sector at competing shampoo companies. In a plot filled with twists and turns, the two can’t seem to rid themselves of the other, both personally and professionally.
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Valentine’s Day (2010)
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Eat, Pray, Love (2010)
In the film adaptation of the 2006 best selling memoir of the same name, Roberts plays Liz Gilbert, a globetrotting, hopeless romantic who takes off for Italy, India and Indonesia to find herself. In the film, Roberts divorcesBilly Crudupahead of her global journey, rebounds withJames Francoand finds a lover, and partner, inJavier Bardem.
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Larry Crowne (2011)
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Mother’s Day (2016)
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16of 16Ticket to Paradise (2022)Julia Roberts and George Clooney in Ticket to Paradise.Vince Valitutti/Universal StudiosRoberts reunited with friend and frequent collaboratorGeorge Clooneyfor this tale of a divorced couple who tries to stop their daughter’s wedding. The film made more than $100 million internationally, with fans loving the film despite tepid reviews.
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Ticket to Paradise (2022)
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Roberts reunited with friend and frequent collaboratorGeorge Clooneyfor this tale of a divorced couple who tries to stop their daughter’s wedding. The film made more than $100 million internationally, with fans loving the film despite tepid reviews.
source: people.com
