Julia Roberts was already rising as a star in Hollywood as 1990 began, having earned an Oscar nomination for Steel Magnolias. But her role in Pretty Woman instantly transformed her into the biggest box-office starlet in movies. Over the last thirty years, Roberts has seen some ups and downs but remains a major draw. She has scores of box office hits, an Oscar, and also works with several charities - no one can deny Roberts' success.
Her movies range from lovely romantic comedies to compelling dramas, as Roberts has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. That means a lot of films to look at, including several pertaining to signs of the Zodiac. There are scores of options, but here is the best film of Roberts to fit each Zodiac sign and showing Roberts' incredible power in film.
12 Aries: Sleeping With The Enemy
Strong and assertive, Aries are passionate and motivated to break out in some way. This 1991 thriller stars Roberts as a woman who fakes her death to escape her abusive husband. She settles into a small town and soon finds a new romance.
When her husband tracks her down, Roberts steps up to fight back at last. While she may seem quiet for much of the film, Roberts erupts at the end to show great backbone to make this work.
11 Taurus: Notting Hill
Taurus tend to be practical folks but also enjoying a lush life and plenty of travel. Roberts basically plays herself in this 1999 comedy, the world's most famous movie star who falls in love with Hugh Grant's London bookstore owner.
Roberts can be a bit stubborn but clearly wanting to reach out to Grant, and their romance is lovely to watch. Her "I'm just a girl" speech sums up how, for all her fame, Roberts wants love however it comes.
10 Gemini: Runaway Bride
A complex sign, Geminis look for love but can be less than straightforward in how they want it. That describes Roberts' character in this 1999 success who's become infamous for leaving a few grooms at the altar.
Richard Gere is the reporter trying to write a story on her latest wedding with Roberts showing her charm and the fear of commitment to one guy. Of course, she and Gere fall for each other, yet Roberts lives it up to how Gemini can often take the long route finding the right love.
9 Cancer: Stepmom
Cancers can be tough to the outside world but really caring and nurturing. This 1998 dramedy features Roberts as the new girlfriend of Ed Harris, who truly wants to be a mom to his kids. The problem is that they prefer their biological mom (Susan Sarandon).
The two fight a lot with Roberts made out to be a "career woman," but soon revealing her truly loving side for the children and a medical emergency pushes them to an odd friendship. Roberts lives it up with this side as a woman more emotional than she appears.
8 Leo: Pretty Woman
A Leo can be vivacious and loving a high life while also determined to get what they want. In her star-making role, Roberts is an escort hired by Richard Gere to be his companion for a week.
The scenes of Vivian adapting to a classy shopping spree and enjoying the opera are fun, yet she shows how her character is a bit afraid of embracing a new life. Roberts' charm is undeniable, and it's little wonder she rocketed to the A-list with a role that shows the passion of a Leo well.
7 Virgo: Steel Magnolias
Loyal, kind, and practical, Virgos are patient people who adjust to circumstances. Roberts shows that in this beloved 1989 film of a group of female friends in a Southern town.
Roberts' character suffers from health issues but is still determined to have a child and her bond with her mother (Sally Field) is wonderful. Her end is heart-breaking, and Roberts earned her first Oscar nomination for a breakout performance that remains a good part.
6 Libra: The Pelican Brief
Libra is all about justice, so it makes sense to link it to this 1993 John Grisham thriller. Roberts' law student writes a paper speculating on who's behind the deaths of two Supreme Court Justices. When assassins target her, she realizes she's actually onto something and goes on the run.
Roberts is scared for much of the film but determined to get at the truth and aided by Denzel Washington's reporter to see justice done, the perfect fit for Libras.
5 Scorpio: My Best Friend's Wedding
Scorpios can be tough-minded and biting and also have bouts of jealousy. That makes this 1997 comedy right up their alley. Roberts is a woman thrown when her long-time friend announces he's getting married.
Roberts is soon determined to ruin it and win him over, which leads to clashes with bride Cameron Diaz. Roberts is more selfish in this role but comes around, in the end, to prove Scorpios can be accepting of others.
4 Sagittarius: Eat Pray Love
This sign lends itself to folks who love to travel and enjoy an outgoing life. There's no better pick than this book adaptation as Roberts' character reacts to her divorce and the upheaval in her life by embarking on a worldwide trip to rediscover herself.
Roberts is charming in the part as she clearly loves these exotic locations in Italy and India, and her lust for life is appealing, which fits this sign quite well.
3 Capricorn: Mirror, Mirror
Capricorns can often be focused on status and a selfish desire to get ahead. Roberts doesn't play many pure villain roles but made an exception for this adaptation of the Snow White legend.
Roberts has a ball living it up as the vain evil queen obsessed with her beauty and doing anything to stay in power. It's a departure for Roberts, yet it works to showcase the ego of a Capricorn and (while ruthless) it's always the desire for a high life driving them on.
2 Aquarius: Erin Brockovich
Aquarius lends itself to people who can run from temperamental and uncompromising, to passionate advocates for others. This 2000 film has Roberts as the real-life single mom who led a landmark class-action lawsuit against a corporation poisoning residents of a small town.
While showing some hot outfits, Roberts' drive is captivating as she never backs down from a challenge. Roberts won the Oscar for her performance that proves how Aquarius can be champions for others.
1 Pisces: Mona Lisa Smile
This sign often lends itself to well-read individuals who are imaginative and impressionable. This underrated drama stars Roberts as the new teacher for a girls' college in the 1950s who encourages her students (including Kirsten Dunst) to want more than just settling for a husband.
Roberts is charming yet also persuasive, opening up her students' eyes through art and not being held back by the times. It's an excellent performance that matches a Pisces well.