Julia Roberts Net Worth

Known for her leading roles in several genres, from romantic comedies, dramas, thrillers, and even action movies, Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood’s most successful stars. Six of her films are ranked among the highest-earning films of their time. 

Many of the films she has starred in have earned over $100 million.

The magnitude of Julia Roberts net worth is due to her highest-ranking films, which have brought in over $3.8 billion. From her great work, Roberts has received a variety of recognition awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, as well as three Golden Globe Awards.

Not only is Julia Roberts net worth estimated at over $250 million, but she also holds a record for being named the most beautiful woman in the world five times by People Magazine.

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In 1987, the American actress and producer Julia Roberts made her debut in the direct-to-video feature Firehouse. The following year, she had her breakthrough by starring in the film Mystic Pizza (1988).

In 1989,  starred in a supporting role in the comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. For this film, Julia Roberts won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Her next film was Pretty Woman, a film she is well known for, and a romantic comedy where Roberts stars with Richard Gere. Once again, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the Musical or Comedy genre. Pretty Woman is one of her most-loved roles.

From 1991 to 1999, Julia Roberts featured in various movies, like Sleeping with the Enemy, Hook, The Pelican Brief, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Notting Hill, and Runaway Bride. Her role opposite Hugh Grant in Notting Hill was a turning point in her career as she attempted to move away from romantic comedy with her next movie, Erin Brockovich. Quite a change from her Pretty Woman role earlier in her career.

By the time the 2000s hit, Roberts had become the first actress to earn $20 million from her lead role in Erin Brockovich, a film directed by Steven Soderbergh. For going above and beyond with her performance as Erin Brockovich, Julia Roberts received an academy award nomination and then won the Academy Award for Best Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a leading role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the drama genre. Julia’s decision to go all in on Erin Brockovich paid off big time and put her Pretty Woman typecasting critics in their place.

In 2001, she starred in the romantic comedy America’s Sweethearts and was again teamed up with Soderbergh in the comedy heist remake, Ocean’s Eleven, very different from the intense role she played in Erin Brockovich.

Roberts also appeared in the 2003 drama Mona Lisa Smile, which, back then, earned her a record salary of $25 million. The following year, she starred in the romantic drama Closer (2004) as well as took on her role in the sequel, Oceans Twelve (2004).

In 2006, the movies Ant Bully and Charlotte’s Web appeared on screen, and Julia Roberts lent her voice to these two animated films. She then went on to appear in the 2007 movie Charlie Wilson’s War and in Eat Pray Love in 2010.

In the movie August: Osage County (2013), Roberts was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2016, she acted as a television producer in the thriller Money Monster. The following year, she went on to play the role of a mother coping with her son’s Treacher Collins Syndrome in the comedy-drama Wonder.

Julia Roberts starred in the television drama series Crime Story, thus making her television debut (1987). She also appeared in the drama series Miami Vice and the film Baja Oklahoma, which were both featured on screen.

In 1996, Roberts guest-starred on the television sitcom Friends. She also had a guest star appearance on the police procedural/legal drama Law and Order in 1999. From this, Roberts earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

As of 2014, Julia Roberts worked as an executive producer on four films in the American Girl film series. The first three of these films were television films, while the fourth, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, had a theatrical release in 2008.

Julia Roberts then provided narration for an episode in a documentary series, Makers: Women Who Make America, as well as appearing in the film The Normal Heart.

The Normal Heat allowed Roberts to be nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.

Julia Roberts Family

Lisa Roberts Gillan was born on January 1^st, 1965. She is an American actress who, together with her brother Eric Roberts, as well as her niece Emma Roberts, make up a well-known and loved family of Julia Roberts.

Julia’s niece Emma Roberts is better known for her debut role in the movie Blow. Julia attended Campbell high school and is married to Tony Gillan. Gillan, who is also an actor, starred in Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing, Law and Order, and Ten Benny.

Julia’s father, Walter Grady Roberts, died of throat cancer when she was only 10 years old.

What Does Julia Roberts Get Paid by Lancôme?

The House of Lancôme is a French company known for its luxury perfumes and cosmetics. They have worldwide distribution and a range of products that are sold internationally through advertising featuring actresses and starlets. They are known for their high-end perfumes, potent skin-care staples, and iconic makeup products.

In 2010, Julia Roberts acted as their spokeswoman and was originally paid US$20 million. However, after locking her down for another five-year deal, Lancôme upped Roberts’ fee to a whopping US$50 million, boosting Julia Roberts net worth even higher.

Who is the Richest Actress in the World?

While Julia Roberts net worth is less than the estimated $500 million of the world’s richest actresses, it comes as no surprise that Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen hold the title of the richest actresses in the world.

Both are at the prime age of 34 and were born on the 13^th of June 1986. The American twins are both actresses, fashion designers, producers, and authors. They made their acting debut as Michelle Tanner on the TV show Full House when they were children.

When they turned six, they both started acting together in TV, film, and video projects, which continued into their teen years.

On the twin’s 18^th birthday, they became co-presidents of Dualstar Entertainment, which is said to have made over one billion dollars in the selling of merchandise in stores and online.

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