Julia Roberts

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/julia-roberts

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Julia Roberts born?October 28, 1967
2. Where was Julia Roberts born?Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3. What is the debut film?Firehouse (1987)
4. What is the breakthrough role?Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman (1990)
5. Who is Julia Roberts?Julia Roberts is a famous actress who makes people laugh and cry in movies. She has played many different characters, from love stories to real-life heroes.
6. What was Julia Roberts' first big movie?Her first big hit was "Pretty Woman" in 1990, where she played a kind and brave woman named Vivian Ward.

Bankable Star: An actor whose name alone can attract a large audience and guarantee a film's financial success.
Biographical Drama: A film genre that dramatizes the life of a real person or event.
Ensemble Cast: A group of actors who share the lead roles in a film, rather than having one central protagonist.
Tour de Force: A performance or achievement that has been done or produced with great skill and talent.