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In the Spotlight: Julia Roberts

Although it was through the aid of her older brother Eric that Roberts landed her first acting role, she had to stand in line with over 100 other women to audition for the part of Daisy in the hit sleeper Mystic Pizza.

After winning that memorable role, she was reluctantly pulled into the spotlight, where she was forced to battle her own insecurities under the prying eyes of the paparazzi. Nevertheless, Roberts retained her ability to charm the public in a slew of hits, including Steel Magnolias and Pretty Woman, both of which earned her Academy Award nominations.

Although it seems sometimes her personal life garners more attention than her performances, in recent years, Roberts has worked hard to get back on top and make peace with her fame, fortune, and inner demons.

Mystic Pizza (1988)
Roberts's charisma shines through in this tale of three working-class girls searching for love, happiness, and pepperoni during their post-high school summer as waitresses.
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Pretty Woman (1990)
Millionaire Richard Gere falls for hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold Roberts on her first day of working the streets.
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My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Roberts does what she does best -- mixing together screwball antics with hyperintelligence when she realizes -- too late? -- she's in love with her best friend on the eve of his marriage to someone else. Vivid performances by all.

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