Julia Roberts films: all titles in chronological order

THEtimeless icon of cinema and symbol of 90s rom-coms, Julia Roberts it certainly is one of the most popular actresses of America, and beyond, thanks to the success of many films. Born in Georgia in 1967, he was able to build a bright careerbecoming an emblem of charisma, romanticism and sincerity.

From the prostitute Vivian in Pretty Womanthe role that made her famous, to the more complex characters as in the very latest After the Hunt by Luca Guadagnino, Julia Roberts has knew how to move with ease between romantic lightness and dramatic intensity. Here you are the most beautiful films of his long and very rich filmography.

Films by Julia Roberts: all the titles in chronological order, the best

Pretty Woman (1990), Julia Roberts’ most famous film

It’s the modern fairy tale that turned Julia Roberts into a Hollywood icon. Describes the meeting between Edward (Richard Gere), a wealthy businessman, and Vivian (Roberts), a young prostitute of Los Angeles. He initially “hires” her for a week as a companion but what begins as a business agreement gradually turns into a sincere bond and profound, capable of challenging even social barriers.

Mixing romance and comedythe film offers a lot of cult moments: from shopping on Rodeo Drive to Vivian’s spontaneous laughter when Edward closes the box of her necklace on the hand. Curiously, the film was supposed to end tragically but the ending was changed to become the fairy tale that everyone knows by now.

Julia Roberts enchants with her spontaneity and contagious smile while Richard Gere offers a perfect contrast with his elegant composure. Classic 90s, Pretty Woman even today it continues to make people dream and generate ratings at every television broadcast.

Everyone says I Love You (1996)

Light and surreal musical by Woody Allen, Everyone says I Love You follows the intricate love affairs of an extravagant upper-class family between New York, Venice and Paris. Julia Roberts appears here in an unusual role: she is the cold and cerebral psychoanalyst Von Sidellirresistibly fascinated by the neurotic charm of the protagonist.

The director wrote the role with Julia in mind and convinced her to participate after just one working lunch. Films among the most loved by Woody Allen fans, one of the most original choices of Everyone says I Love You was to not have the parts sung by professional singers dubbed. The reason? Allen wanted preserve the authenticity and vulnerability of the characters.

My best friend’s wedding (1997)

When the young New Yorker Julianne (Roberts) he discovers that his best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) is getting marriedsuddenly decides that he is the man of her life. So he leaves for Chicago with theintention to sabotage the wedding together with his gay friend George (Rupert Everett) but finds himself dealing with the sweet and adorable betrothed Kimmy (Cameron Diaz). This is the plot of My best friend’s weddingone of the most loved rom-coms of the last thirty years.

Directed by the Australian PJ Hogan, the film gives Roberts a memorable and somewhat naughty role: the actress accepted it to challenge her image as “America’s perfect sweetheart”. Of this film is iA sequel signed by Celine Song is coming – director of Material Love – which, according to initial rumours, will tell the consequences of the choices made in the past by the four protagonists.

Notting Hill (1999), one of Julia Roberts’ most beloved films

Anna Scott (Roberts) is a brilliant Hollywood star who meets the shy English bookseller William by chance (Hugh Grant) in the English neighborhood of Notting Hill. Between the two a sweet and unlikely love story will be born, hindered by the difficulties of two completely different worlds: the diva’s life in the spotlight and the quiet everyday life of her awkward co-protagonist.

Romantic comedy still loved today Notting Hill can count on a brilliant script, biting dialogues and a perfect Roberts who gives to his character the right mix between glamor and naturalness. On the set, Julia was very reserved and a little insecure, so much sooften ask Hugh Grant for advice on how to handle comedy scenes and improve its performance.

If you run away, I’ll marry you (1999)

In the film directed by Garry Marshall, Julia Roberts reunites with Richard Gere almost 10 years later Pretty Woman. This time the actress plays Maggie, a woman who left three boyfriends at the altar. When a cynical journalist (Gere) decides to write an article about herbetween bickering and misunderstandings the inevitable attraction arises.

Irresistible rom-com, If you run away, I’ll marry you gives to Roberts an intense and multifaceted role where the actress moves with ease from comic moments to more dramatic ones. The chemistry with Richard Gere works perfectly once againmaking every exchange between the two authentic and engaging. Some scenes are unforgettable, such as the escape in a wedding dress or the comparison about “favorite eggs”.

Erin Brockovich – As strong as the truth (2000)

The film directed by Steven Soderbergh is inspired by true story of activist Erin Brockovich: unemployed single mother which, thanks to determination and courage, turns into an unlikely heroine against a powerful company accused of environmental contamination.

Mixing civil commitment and entertainment, the film offers Julia Roberts one of the most important and intense roles of her career. Such a powerful and visceral performance to give her winning the Oscar for Best Leading Actress in 2001. To best prepare, the actress spent a lot of time with the real Erin Brockovich, who appears briefly in the film in a cameo as a waitress.

Eat pray love (2010)

Directed by Ryan Murphy, Eat pray love stars Julia Roberts as Liz Gilbert, a writer who, after a painful divorce, embarks on a journey to find herself. In Italy he discovers the pleasure of food and slowness, in India he is confronted with spirituality and the effort of meditation while in Bali he learns to open up to love again.

Based on the autobiographical best-seller by Elizabeth Gilbertthe film rests almost entirely on the charismatic presence of Julia. While filming in Italy, the actress happily admitted that she gained several kilos thanks to pasta and pizza. Contemplative and visually fascinating film, Eat pray love donate to Roberts one of the densest and most layered roles of his career.

Wonder (2017)

Authentic and touching, Wonder tells the story of August “Auggie” Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a child born with a rare facial deformity which, after years of home schooling, he faces his first school experience. In the movie, Julia plays Isabel, the loving and determined mother who supports him forcefully and is the emotional heart of the film, capable of conveying the pain, protection and pride of a mother without ever forcing her hand.

After reading RJ Palacio’s novel to her children, the actress accepted the role without hesitation and on set he established a special bond with the young Jacob, supporting him even outside of filming. The little actor, in fact, had to face long hours of prosthetic make-up every day — a challenging test for a child his age — and always has expressed gratitude towards the cast and the crew for the support and the peaceful atmosphere that reigned on the set.

After the Hunt – After the hunt (2025), Julia Roberts’ latest film

In competition at the latest Venice Film Festivaltells the story of Alma (Julia Roberts), a college philosophy professor brilliant and determined that she is involved in an intricate tangle of power, passions and rivalries within the prestigious Yale University. Everything starts when his protégée Maggie (Ayo Edebiri) accuses one of his colleagues, Professor Henrik Gibson (Andrew Garfield), of inappropriate behavior.

Received negatively by many foreign critics who judged it “out of time”, Luca Guadagnino’s film will be released simultaneously worldwide on October 16th. Compact instead the unanimous chorus of positive criticism of Roberts’ performancepraised for its ability to naturally balancing strength and vulnerability.

Film with Julia Roberts and George Clooney

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

Directed once again by Steven Soderbergh, in Ocean’s Eleven Julia plays Tess Ocean, the ex-wife of the protagonist Danny (George Clooney), whose role, although secondary, is fundamental for the emotional tension of the film. The plot actually follows Danny and his team of thieves high level as they plan a daring three-casino heist in Las Vegas.

On set, the actress quickly integrated with the cast, contributing her joking spirit to creating a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect mix of style, suspense and irony, Ocean’s Eleven reinvigorated the heist movie genre. Julia and the other protagonists will return in two sequels: Ocean’s Twelve in 2004 and three years later in Ocean’s Thirteen. The fourth chapter is also in progress Ocean’s 14.

Money Monster – The other side of money (2016)

Between thriller and social criticism, the film directed by Jodie Foster tells the story of Lee Gates (George Clooney), the host of a popular financial-themed show who is taken hostage from a man who lost everything due to a bad investment. Julia plays Patty Fenn, the show’s producer and an intelligent, determined woman who tries to manage the crisis from behind the scenes.

For the fourth time alongside Clooneythe actress offers an intense performance, balanced between empathy and pragmatism, where he once again demonstrates his versatility. On set, Julia and Clooney collaborated closely to make the tension believable growing among their characters also because many scenes were shot in real time to maintain the authenticity of the reactions.

Ticket to Paradise (2022)

Romantic comedy directed by Ol Parker, Ticket to Paradise has as its protagonist Julia Roberts as Georgia, a mother who together with her ex-husband (George Clooney) travels to Bali to try to prevent his daughter’s impulsive marriage.

The film is full of improvised scenes lightly explores themes such as forgiveness, family and second chances and is embellished with perfect chemistry between the two protagonists. While filming in Bali, Julia said she fell in love with the landscapes and local food, so much so that she asked culinary advice to locals.