Julia Fiona Roberts, (born October 28, 1967) is a distinguished American actress known for her leading roles encompassing a range of film genres. Roberts has garnered several accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Her films have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion worldwide, establishing her as a highly bankable star in Hollywood. Her career launched with notable roles in Mystic Pizza (1988) and Steel Magnolias (1989), followed by a breakthrough performance in the top-grossing romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990). Throughout the 1990s, Roberts continued to captivate audiences in commercially successful films, including My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Notting Hill (1999), and Runaway Bride (1999). She clinched the Academy Award for Best Actress with her stellar performance as the titular character in Erin Brockovich (2000). She continues to star in successful films and has also ventured into producing through her company Red Om films and acted as an executive producer for numerous projects she starred in. As of 2020, her net worth was estimated to be a substantial $250 million. Roberts has been named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine a record five times.