He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Eragon (2006). October 28, 1967. Roberts made a dramatic breakthrough in 2000, delivering a powerful performance as a gutsy, struggling single mom serving as the title character in Erin Brockovich. navigator.sendBeacon('https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', payload); [85] Roberts appeared in The Hollywood Reporter's list of the 10 highest-paid actresses every year from 2002 (when the magazine began compiling its list) to 2005. ". 58 kg. scientific studies and medical journals. Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta,[9] to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts. . [41] In 1991, Roberts played a battered wife attempting to begin a new life in Iowa in the thriller Sleeping with the Enemy, a winged, six-inch-tall tomboyish Tinkerbell in Steven Spielberg's fantasy film Hook and an outgoing yet cautious nurse in her second collaboration with director Joel Schumacher, the romance drama Dying Young. Roberts' personal life was in the public eye. [155], Roberts had romantic relationships with actors Jason Patric, Liam Neeson, Kiefer Sutherland, Dylan McDermott, and Matthew Perry. [9][10] She is of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, and Swedish descent. Asked if he would hesitate to work with her again, Spielberg laughed and said, "This is a 60 Minutes question, isn't it?". In 2015 he appeared in the TV spin off The Bad Education Movie playing Don alongside the main cast of Bad Education as well as many other guests in the movie. In 2015, Roberts co-starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the police thriller Secret in Their Eyes. Mick LaSalle of San Francisco Chronicle stated: "When all else fails, there are still the stars to look atRoberts, who actually manages to do some fine acting, and Gibson, whose likability must be a sturdy thing indeed. But back in 1991, Sutherland lost his rising-star fiancee Julia Roberts to his best friend Patric. Starring: Julia Roberts, Nick Nolte, Saul Rubinek, Robert Loggia, and James Rebhorn. [82] Though less well reviewed than Eleven, the film became another major success at the box office, with a gross of $363million worldwide. The family drama gave Roberts a chance to work with her husband, Moder, who served as the film's director of photography. [107] Mirror Mirror made $183 million globally. Their third child, son Henry Daniel, was born in June 2007. [158] On June 25, 1993, she married country singer Lyle Lovett; the wedding took place at St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. [105] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone felt that she tried "way too hard" in her role,[106] while Katey Rich of Cinema Blend observed that she "takes relish in her wicked [portrayal] but could have gone even further with it". No. Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) [1] is an American actress. Roberts eventually went on to win an Oscar for her lead role in Erin Brockovich (2001). At the time, the actor was making headlines thanks to some drama in her romantic life. Dante Basco -- who played Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys -- stated Roberts was "always sweet" to him. You might want to make sure your favorite ready-to-drink coffee isn't affected. "[89] Brantley also criticized the overall production, writing that "it's almost impossible to discern its artistic virtues from this wooden and splintered interpretation, directed by Joe Mantello. In 2014, Roberts gave an impressive performance on the small screen. Julia Roberts forgot to thank the real Erin Brokovich in her Oscar speech. Spielberg dodged a question about Roberts. He has continued in this role for three series ( 2016, 2017 & 2018) with two Christmas spin-offs in 2017 & 2018 and in the London West End in Elton's stage version of the show titled The Upstart Crow. "[136][137] She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama.[138]. [151] She initially signed a five-year extension with the company for $50 million in 2010. Su madre era catlica y su padre Bautista; se crio como catlica. It was the first time that I felt I had a turncoat in my midst. Since graduating from university, Speirs has played Sloan in Eragon, Andy Fellows in Making Waves and with Ricky Gervais in Extras, as well as playing Captain Tarpals in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and having a small role in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest . [5], In 2006, Roberts voiced a nurse ant in The Ant Bully and a barn spider in Charlotte's Web. The film displaced Four Weddings and a Funeral as the biggest British hit in the history of cinema, with earnings equalling $363million worldwide. [32], In Steel Magnolias (1989), a film adaptation of Robert Harling's 1987 play of the same name, Roberts starred as a young bride with diabetes, alongside Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah. "It is an undeniable thrill to see her again," wrote Lisa Schwarzbaum in Entertainment Weekly. After an early breakthrough with appearances in Mystic Pizza (1988) and Steel Magnolias (1989), Roberts established herself as a leading actress when she headlined the romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990), which grossed $464million worldwide. Read on to see what both the director and the actor had to say about their difficult relationship. Spielberg had just returned from a brief directing hiatus after the release of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. She appeared in the drama The Normal Heart with Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer and Jim Parsons. Roberts took a two-year hiatus from the screen, during which she made no films other than a cameo appearance in Robert Altman's The Player (1992). [122] Donald Clarke of Irish Times concluded that a "sound job" by the cast "can't quite shake the whiff of compromise that hangs around the project". [21] From 1972, Roberts lived in Smyrna, Georgia, where she attended Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Campbell High School. While the film was not a huge hit, critics heralded Roberts's return. We adhere to structured guidelines for sourcing information and linking to other resources, including [86][87] She made her Broadway debut on April 19, 2006, as Nan in a revival of Richard Greenberg's 1997 play Three Days of Rain opposite Bradley Cooper and Paul Rudd. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images. Steve Speirs was born on February 22, 1965 in Troedyrhiw, near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales as Steven Roberts. [59] The Pretty Woman star previously dated. Julia Roberts. Steve Speirs was born in the Year of the Serpent. Though problems often arise between co-stars when the cameras turn off, disagreements have been known to happen between directors and actors. Cassidy Stephenson is a reader, writer, and video game enthusiast. Career: Actor. Roberts was notorious for her celebrity romances, dating leading men like Sutherland, Dylan McDermott, Jason Patric, Liam Neeson and Matthew Perry. She was the youngest of three children and clearly had acting in her blood. [146], Roberts runs the production company Red Om Films (Red Om is "Moder" spelled backwards, after her husband's last name[147]) with her sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan, and Marisa Yeres Gill. Steve Speirs was born on February 22, 1965 in Troedyrhiw, near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales as Steven Roberts. Her parents were both actors who ran a workshop for aspiring writers and performers until their divorce in 1971. "He took these hesitations as if he had to choose his words very carefully when asked about me. [129] The Times felt that she "lifts every one of her scenes in Wonder to near-sublime places". In 1998, Roberts started dating Bratt, with their relationship lasting until 2001. She was the world's highest-paid actress throughout the majority of the 1990s and the first half of the 2000s. [83][84] In 2005, she was featured in the music video for the single "Dreamgirl" by the Dave Matthews Band. She then took on an emotionally challenging part in Closer (2004) with Clive Owen, Natalie Portman and Jude Law. He joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales and studied drama at Loughborough University. 13. [124] Her next film release was Jodie Foster's thriller Money Monster, in which she starred as a television director, alongside George Clooney and Jack O'Connell. [134] The role of a caseworker at a secret government facility, in the first season of the psychological thriller series Homecoming, was Roberts' first regular television project. We will update Steve Speirs's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Returning to American cinemas in 2009 with Duplicity, Roberts reunited with her Closer co-star Owen. "My father started out on the . Matthew Perry apparently wrote Julia Roberts "a paper on quantum physics" so she'd go on "Friends." Showrunners said Roberts and Perry had a lot of chemistry on set and later dated. Keen to become the new Mrs. Moder, Roberts decided to take matters into her own hands via some crafting. For her convincing performance, Roberts received an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Julia Roberts is celebrating the 18th birthday of her twins, Phinnaeus and Hazel. RELATED: Spielberg Says The Dark Knight Should've Got an Oscar Nomination. [104] In Mirror Mirror (2012), the Tarsem Singh adaptation of Snow White, Roberts portrayed Queen Clementianna, Snow White's evil stepmother, opposite Lily Collins. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Eragon (2006). In addition to acting, Roberts has worked behind the scenes. Married Julia Speirs in 1989, Divorced in 2010, they have two boys together Jack and Lewis. Her parents were both actors and even ran workshops for writers and actors. He was married at the time, and Roberts was dating actor Benjamin Bratt. Between this and August: Osage County, she's carving out a nice new niche for herself, playing brittle women who show their love and concern through explosive temper". 0:53. She has two siblings named Eric Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan. READ THIS NEXT:The Worst Julia Roberts Movie of All Time, According to Critics. I'm not, like, perfect I have normal frustrations like everybody else, but I don't consider myself temperamental. [81] She next reprised the role of Tess Ocean in Ocean's Twelve, which was deliberately much more unconventional than the first film, epitomized by a sequence in which Roberts's character impersonates the real-life Julia Roberts, due to what the film's characters believe is their strong resemblance. "Herb Ross was . In 2010, she appeared in both the ensemble comedy Valentine's Day and the drama Eat Pray Lovea film adaptation of the bestselling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. CREDITS Film Appearances: D. C., Rough Justice, British Broadcasting Corp ., 1996. [68] Roberts was a guest star in "Empire", a Season 9 episode of the television series Law & Order, with regular cast member Benjamin Bratt, who at the time, was her boyfriend. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); Han er skilt fra den frste kone, Julia, med hvem han havde to snner, Jack og Lewes. On Monday, the Academy Award winner shared a sweet throwback photo of her and her twins as babies for their birthday. She served as an executive producer on the short-lived TV series Queens Supreme (2003) and on TV adaptations of the American Girl stories, including 2008's Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, starring Abigail Breslin as the title character. She also had a younger half-sister named Nancy Motes. British comedy perennials such as Julia Davies, Steve Speirs and Anne Reid are afforded opportunities to . ", READ THIS NEXT:Julia Roberts Called This Co-Star "Completely Disgusting.". 'Dying Young'. [74], Her first film following Erin Brockovich was the road gangster comedy The Mexican (2001), giving her a chance to work with long-time friend Brad Pitt. USA TODAY. We will update Steve Speirs's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. I would like to learn to play the cello. To be sadly honest, even hated her. She now works as a Senior Writer for Comic Book Resources. He was born as Steven Roberts in Troed-y-rhiw, a village now in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales[2] and went to school at Afon Taf High School where he found a taste for drama. Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell in the Starz limited series 'Gaslit.' Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Starz CNN Setting a high bar for HBO's upcoming "The White House Plumbers," "Gaslit" looks at. [117], Roberts narrated "Women in Hollywood", an episode of the second season of Makers: Women Who Make America, in 2014,[118] and appeared in Givenchy's springsummer campaign in 2015. 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