Julia Roberts Movies and Photos From 1997 - 2001
"[Costar James] Gandolfini walked up to me," says Mexican director Gore Verbinski, "and asked, 'Is she always this good?'"

America's Sweethearts, Julia Roberts & John Cusack

She brought a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.

The chemistry between Roberts and Gere was evident both on the set and in their friendship off the set. "Julia and Richard hadn't worked together in almost ten years, but the chemistry was still there from the first dailies - it's kind of a magical thing."

Julia Roberts & Brad Pitt

A brave single mother takes on a job at a small law firm, where she uncovers questionable behavior in a local community involving contaminated water.

Director Garry Marshall became involved with "Runaway Bride" when he was contacted via a conference call from Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, his two co-stars from the 1990 box-office smash "Pretty Woman." They had been interested in reuniting on a film for years, and felt they had finally found the ideal project.

The Mexican, Julia Roberts & James Gandolfini

Julia Roberts & Albert Finney

"Joan was a great addition to the cast," notes Garry Marshall. "She is absolutely terrific at improvisation, and she gave added dimension to Maggie's character as well as to her own."

In a re-make of the 1960 rat pack classic, a gangster named Danny Ocean leads a gang of criminals as they stage a major casino hold-up on New Year's Eve.

Meet the real "Erin Brockovich."

"When the story begins, Maggie and Ike do not get off on the right foot at all." "They're always arguing and there's always a kind of fireworks and dynamic between them that you want to watch. Julia and Richard both bring to the scenes a delightfulness and bantering...and charm. You can't teach charm - it's either there or it's not there, and both actors bring a lot of it to this film."

Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is the world’s most famous movie star. Her picture has been plastered on the cover of every magazine, and every time she makes a move, the entire world knows about it. William Thacker (Hugh Grant) owns a travel bookstore. His business is stagnant, he has the roommate from hell, and since his divorce, his love life is completely non-existent.

A story about husbands, wives, parents, children and other natural disasters.

Garry Marshall concludes, "This film has a lot of laughs, both verbal and physical, and a lot of romance. I hope audiences will come away with the feeling that you don't have to put on an act to find love, but to be true to yourself. Everybody deserves to be loved for the unique person they are."

For both, something or someone seems to be missing. And when Anna and William’s paths unexpectedly cross in the eclectic neighborhood of Notting Hill, romance is the last thing on their minds. The Couple comes to face the ultimate question: can two people fall in love with the whole world watching?

Julia Roberts & Campbell Scott in "Dying Young."

She walked off the street, into his life and stole his heart.

Julia Roberts & Susan Sarandon in "Stepmom."

"Mystic Pizza" is the film that served notice that Julia Roberts, as "Daisy", was destined to be a famous actress. The movie's name comes from the location - the pizza shop in Mystic, Conn., a fishing village with a concentration of Portugese immigrants. Matt Damon also had a small part, as the younger brother "Steamer" of the rich boyfriend.

"Pretty Woman"- a contemporary Hollywood fairy tale - a sweet romantic comedy..an innocent 'love story' in the middle of self-interest and agreement is an entertaining motion picture that had women calling out the delights of true love.."Keep On Dreaming!"

Julia Roberts in "My Best Friends Wedding."

The biggest surprise about Julia Roberts is her razor-sharp sense of humor. It'll leave you laughing or gasping--or both. Sure, the pouty-lipped Pretty Woman loves to play, but her repartee reminds you she's one smart southern woman.

Julia Roberts was in fine form. Walking the red carpet for the L.A. premiere of America's Sweethearts last month, she was radiant in a sheer gold top, strappy sandals, a flirtatious toe ring -- and the kind of wide-screen grin only the woman TIME declared America's Best Movie Star can muster.

Julia Roberts & Cameron Diaz in "My Best Friends Wedding."

Right now, the 33-year-old actress is on cloud nine, and who could blame her? After scoring back-to-back hits with Notting Hill and Runaway Bride, and winning an Oscar in 2001 for an outstanding female performance in a leading role "Erin Brockovich."

"She has a special luminosity," says designer Giorgio Armani, who has dressed her for many occasions. "She's one of the true screen icons of this century." It's been a long journey from ingenue to icon. "She used to be like a deer caught in the headlights," says Garry Marshall, who directed Roberts in Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride. "Now she handles the pressure. She's matured and is a lot stronger."

Some see "My Best Friends Wedding," as a comeback for Roberts. Actually, she hasn't been away, merely engaged in films of failed ambition (Mary Reilly, Michael Collins) that didn't please those who missed the flowing locks and milewide smile that made her a babe icon after 1990's Pretty Woman. Hair and teeth are in ample evidence here, but she doesn't strike poses. Nearing 30, she is riper, more dexterous with a comic line, slyer with modulation. Roberts puts her heart into this one. Audiences are likely to return the favor.

Julia Roberts is poised to become the first actress in Hollywood history to be paid million for a movie, reports the Hollywood Reporter.

For the past three years she has spoken out on behalf of sufferers of a neurological disorder called Rett syndrome, which affects brain development in infancy. "All her charitable works come from the fact that she was not such a rich girl growing up."