Julia Roberts wanted to be a veterinarian as a child. She also played the clarinet in her school band.
She made her television debut in the series 'Crime Story' (1987) as a juvenile rape victim.
Julia Roberts made her first big screen appearance in the film 'Satisfaction' (1988) alongside Liam Neeson and Justine Bateman.
She made a breakthrough in Hollywood with 'Mystic Pizza' (1988), 'Steel Magnolias' (1989) and 'Pretty Woman' (1990).
You might know that Julia Roberts has a brother, Eric, who is also an actor, but did you know that the siblings starred together in a 1989 film titled 'Blood Red'?
'Valentine's Day' (2010) was not the first time Julia Roberts starred with her niece Emma.
Julia Roberts is an equestrienne and she did her own horseriding in 'Runaway Bride'.
After giving birth to her twins, Julia's first project wasn't a film, but a music video. She featured in the music video of 'Dreamgirl' by Dave Matthews Band.
Julia Roberts' production company 'Red Om' films is her husband Daniel's surname in reverse.