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- Julia Roberts has been in Hollywood for 30 years.
- She's starred in some box office hits and some flops.
- She's also appeared on TV and on Broadway.
It quickly became clear that Julia Roberts wasn't simply an actress, but a movie star, soon after she began working in show business more than 30 years ago. Roberts has since appeared in at least 50 films, and just made the leap to television with a starring role on the new Amazon series "Homecoming."
After paying her dues in the late '80s, Roberts' career exploded when audiences fell for her in 1990's "Pretty Woman."
Now, her films are estimated to have grossed a total of $2.9 billion in ticket sales, which is part of the reason she made history as the first woman to earn a $20 million paycheck for a single movie.
Though Roberts has certainly participated in her share of flops and missteps, she's remained mostly in a league of her own when it comes to Hollywood success stories.
Here's how Julia Roberts a Hollywood superstar:
Julia Roberts grew up in a creative family and decided to pursue acting right after high school.
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She moved from her home state of Georgia to New York City, following in the footsteps of her older siblings, Lisa and Eric, who were also actors.
''I had convinced myself that I had three choices: I could get married, I could go to college, or I could move to New York. Nobody was asking to get married and I didn't want to go away to school, so I moved," Roberts told the New York Times in 1990.
She quickly made a name for herself after landing her first roles in 1987.
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Roberts made her professional debut as an actress playing a survivor of sexual assault on an episode of "Crime Story" in 1987. That same year, she also made her film debut in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it role in the "Firehouse." She continued to land small parts throughout the late '80s, including an appearance on an episode of "Miami Vice" and a supporting role in the movie "Satisfaction."
Roberts earned critical praise for her performance in 1988's "Mystic Pizza."
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Roberts played a waitress at a pizza shop alongside Lili Taylor and Annabeth Gish in the 1988 coming-of-age story "Mystic Pizza." Her performance caught the attention of critics, who foresaw stardom in her future.
"I have a feeling that 'Mystic Pizza' may someday become known for the movie stars it showcased back before they became stars. All of the young actors in this movie have genuine gifts," Roger Ebert wrote in his 1988 review. "Roberts is a major beauty with a fierce energy."
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