Published 18:46 IST, October 30th 2019

Julia Roberts turns 52, here are iconic roles by this Pretty Woman

Julia Roberts celebrated her 52nd birthday on October 28 this year. In order of her birthday celebration, here are some of Julia's most iconic roles in her life

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Julia Roberts turned 52 on October 28 this year. Pretty Woman actor has delivered several stunning performances throughout her career. Julia’s choice of roles made her one of most sought after actors of her generation. So here some of Julia Roberts’ iconic roles as actor celebrates 52nd birthday this year.

Julia Roberts’ iconic roles

1. Erin Brokovich

This 2000 film is based on a true story of Erin Brokovich an American legal clerk and activist. Julia Roberts’ portrayal of this woman who went on to take down Pacific Gas and Electric Company lead her to win an Academy Award that year. Roberts also won a BAFTA, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Erin Brokovich directed by Steven Soderbergh went on to become a box-office success and was also won critical acclaim for dramatization of this true story.

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2. tting Hill

Julia Roberts played role of an American actor in this British film alongside Hugh Grant who played role of a bookseller. Julia’s stunning portrayal of American actor and her personal turmoil won her critical acclaim. chemistry between lead cast also received positive reviews and tting Hill became  highest-grossing British Film of 1999.

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3. Mona Lisa Smile

Mona Lisa Smile was ar iconic performance by Julia Roberts. In film, Roberts played role of Karine Watson a history teacher who wants her female batch of students at a conservative college to aspire more than being an eligible candidate for marri. Julia’s character receives strong resistance for her modern ideas and for misleading young women. Although film received mix reviews, Julia’s role was appreciated.

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4. Pretty Woman

Julia Roberts’ role as Vivian Ward a sex worker from California became one of most talked-about roles by actor. This romantic comedy released in 1990 was well received at box-office and audience went gaga over Julia as red-headed sex worker who n falls in love with her client while also facing an internal debate regarding difference in ir lives. Julia Roberts won a Golden Globe that year of this role and also received an Oscar mination.

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16:20 IST, October 30th 2019