So what does it take to become America’s Sweetheart?
It’s a question only Roberts can answer. Roberts’ status as one of the world’s most-admired stars, was cemented long before her iconic, Oscar-winning performance as the environmental activist Erin Brockovich. Roberts effortlessly embodies her every role; her personality melting into that of her performance, with her luminous intelligence and raw star power bringing different characters to life.
Staying afloat, let alone atop, the world’s most challenging industry is something only a handful of people in the world have accomplished. Roberts is one of them. Born in Smyrna, Georgia, Julia graduated to Hollywood at a relatively young age. In 1986, she walked the pavement of New York, new to the city; just another small town kid and unknown to its residents. Little did the Big Apple know that the girl from Georgia would define the next generation of actors; ushering in a new era for film stars, box office statistics and Hollywood wisdom.
Roberts’ longevity in the industry attests to her knack for reinvention. From Oscar glory, to redefining the romantic-comedy genre, to subverting industry norms with controversial roles, Roberts has revolutionised the modern era of film. With 13 Academy-award nominated films—and a smile insured for $30 million—the performer has made the calculated risks and brave gambles necessary for a career of her length and magnitude.
By using her star power for charity - working as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador for decades and championing environmental initiatives such as the Clean Air Bill - Roberts’ life is marked by an innate understanding of where she came from, the opportunities she seized, and the people who took a chance on her along the way.
Leave The World Behind
