Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. The films in which she has starred have collectively grossed over $3.9 billion globally, making her one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. After an early breakthrough with appearances in
Mystic Pizza (1988) and
Steel Magnolias (1989), Roberts established herself as a leading actress when she headlined the top-grossing romantic comedy
Pretty Woman (1990).