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Roberts went on to appear in the comedy-dramas Charlie Wilson's War (2007) and Eat Pray Love (2010), following which she starred in August: Osage County (2013), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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- Poltergeist. Horror icon Tobe Hooper's film about a suburban family whose home is invaded by ghosts was nominated for three awards at the 55th Oscar ceremony.
- Carrie. This iconic film about a bullied teenage girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers, based on the Stephen King novel, earned nominations at the 49th Oscars in both the Best Actress and Best Supporting categories for its two leads.
- Alien / Aliens / Alien3. The first three films in the Alien franchise all received Oscar nominations, with the second earning the franchise's most at seven.
- Rosemary's Baby. This classic film about a young couple trying for a baby and their peculiar neighbors earned two nominations, one for what is now the Best Adapted Screenplay category for its director Roman Polanski, and another, which it won, for Ruth Gordon in her supporting role.
3 days ago · Her latest Oscar nomination came through with 2016’s August: Osage Country, adapted by Tracy Letts from his Broadway play. And now we’re ranking all Julia Roberts movies by Tomatometer! — Alex...
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- Pretty Woman. Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy. 740 votes. In the iconic romantic comedy Pretty Woman, Edward Lewis (Richard Gere), a wealthy businessman, finds himself in an unexpected relationship with Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), a spirited and street-smart woman.
- Erin Brockovich. Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart. 599 votes. Unyielding and relentless, Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a twice-divorced single mother.
- Steel Magnolias. Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine. 408 votes. In Steel Magnolias, a delicate interplay of humor and heartache unfolds. This dramedy, set in a small Louisiana town, centers around a close-knit circle of friends.
- Sleeping with the Enemy. Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson. 448 votes. After faking her death in order to flee from her violent husband, Martin (Patrick Bergin), Laura Burney (Julia Roberts) leaves Cape Cod and moves to Iowa, where she adopts a new identity and starts dating a local teacher, Ben Woodward (Kevin Anderson).
- Steel Magnolias (1989) Featuring a bonafide cast of female powerhouses, Steel Magnolias is magnetising. Based on Robert Starling’s popular play of the same name, Julia Roberts — at just 21 years old — plays Souther bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton.
- Pretty Woman (1990) Not including Pretty Woman on this list would have been a big mistake — huge (if you know, you know). Obvious age gap aside, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts shared dazzling chemistry in this tale of a sex worker and a rich entrepreneur who fall for each other despite hailing from different worlds.
- My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) If you’re suffering from a break-up, in a bad mood or just need an easy watch to ease the hangover pain — this Roberts flick is an instant feel-good.
- Notting Hill (1999) Hugh Grant as the awkwardly charming bookseller William Thacker, Julia Roberts as the cynical movie star Anna Scott. Notting Hill, directed by Richard Curtis, sees Scott travel to London to promote her new film and somehow falls for an everyday Londoner.
Roberts took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance as Erin Brokovich, the unlikely legal assistant who helped expose PG&E's water contamination in the town of Hinkley, California. The drama also earned four other Oscar nominations: Best Picture, Best Director for Steven Soderbergh, Best Supporting Actor for Albert Finney, and Best ...
Julia Roberts has appeared in a variety of romantic comedies, dramas, crime thrillers, and fantasy movies. Critics say her worst films are "Love Wedding Marriage" (2011) and "Mother's Day" (2016).
