Julia Roberts has been a Hollywood darling since her start. Celebrate her 56th birthday with photos through the years right here.

Julia Roberts is truly one of America’s sweethearts, beloved for both her acting chops and all-around charm. The Georgia native, born October 28, 1967, began working in the entertainment industry around 1987. Her breakout role was in 1990’s Pretty Woman and from there she went on to star in films like Hook, The Pelican Brief, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Stepmom, Erin Brockovich, and Eat Pray Love.

She’s been a fixture on red carpets, earning more than a few choice trophies over the years. Julia has spent so much of her life in the spotlight. See how she transformed from a young ingenue to the superstar with our photos here.

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Julia Roberts in 1991

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Julia Roberts in Universal City in 1993

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Julia Roberts at the 1993 ‘Pelican Brief’ Press Conference

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Julia Roberts & John Malkovich at a 1996 Press Conference

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Julia Roberts & Pat Manocchia at the 1996 ‘Michael Collins’ Premiere

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Julia Roberts & Benjamin Bratt at the 1999 Emmys

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Julia Roberts at the ‘Notting Hill’ Premiere in 1999

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Julia Roberts at the 2004 Oscars

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Julia Roberts at the 2007 BAFTAs

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Julia Roberts & Javier Bardem at the 2010 San Sebastian Film Festival

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Julia Roberts at the 2010 ‘Eat Pray Love’ Premiere

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Julia Roberts at the 2016 Spike Guys Choice Awards

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Julia Roberts at the 2017 amfAR Inspiration Gala

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Julia Roberts promotes ‘Wonder’ in 2017

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Julia Roberts in a 2018 Portrait

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Julia Roberts Honors Denzel Washington in 2019

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Julia Roberts in Vietnam, 2019

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Julia Roberts at ‘Gaslit’ premiere

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Julie Roberts at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala

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Julie Roberts at Cannes 2022

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Julia Roberts at a Chopard event

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Julie Roberts at the 2022 Albie Awards

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Julie Roberts at the London Premiere of ‘Ticket To Paradise’

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Julie Roberts at the LA Premiere of ‘Ticket To Paradise’

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