{"id":96338,"date":"2024-10-29T11:30:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T04:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/?p=96338"},"modified":"2024-10-29T14:17:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T07:17:51","slug":"happy-birthday-julia-roberts-style-evolution-through-the-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/happy-birthday-julia-roberts-style-evolution-through-the-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy birthday: Julia Roberts’ Style Evolution Through the Years"},"content":{"rendered":"
Julia Roberts has been a Hollywood fixture since the late ’80s. Born in Smyrna, Georgia in 1967, the movie star had her big breakthrough moment when she starred in Mystic Pizza\u2014the Donald Petrie-directed film\u2014with Matt Damon (blink and you might miss him). Following the 1988 hit, Roberts nabbed leading roles in movies like Steel Magnolias, Pretty Woman, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and Notting Hill, cementing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in the biz.\n Throughout Roberts’ decades-long career, she’s managed to win multiple awards, get involved in several charitable causes, and, of course, wear some of the most fashion-forward ensembles along the way. From her oversized ’90s suits to her sleek black designer gowns, Roberts’ versatile looks are still emulated today. Ahead, we reflect on her style evolution through the years.\n 1989: Miss Firecracker Premiere\n The voluminous hair, the oversized suit jacket, the barely-there bottoms\u2014how cool is Roberts? 1989: Great Balls of Fire!Premiere 1989: Back to the Future Part II Premiere 1990: Gray Suiting at the Golden Globes 1990: Another Vest 1991: Floral Frock 1992: Traveling in Style 1993: A Velvet Look 1993: Pinstripes and Smiles 1994: Tinted Shades 1995: Out and About 1997: ’90s Dressing 1998: Chocolate Brown Gown 1998: Embroidered Elegance 1998: Cat-Eye Shades 1998: Stepmom Premiere 1999: Say it with Sequins 1999: Elegant at the Emmys 2001: Patent Leather and Plaid 2001: Mexican Premiere 2001: Winning in Valentino 2002: A Tailored Top 2002: Statement Tee 2002: Movie Star Glam 2003: Mona Lisa Smile Premiere 2004: Draped Silk 2008: A Marvelous Met Gala Moment 2012: Mirror Mirror Premiere 2013: Lovely in Lace 2014: Two-in-One 2014: A Beaded Beauty 2015: Jump for Jumpsuits 2016: Emerald Notes 2018: Stunning in Toronto 2019: Dress Pants, Literally 2022: Unbridled Elegance 2023: Starstruck Julia Roberts has been a Hollywood fixture since the late ’80s. Born in Smyrna, Georgia in 1967, the movie star had her big breakthrough moment when she starred in Mystic Pizza\u2014the Donald Petrie-directed film\u2014with Matt Damon (blink and you might miss him). Following the 1988 hit, Roberts nabbed leading roles in movies like Steel Magnolias,\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":96379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[670],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-96338","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/464654917_1092693192219686_5826532440118658299_n.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96338"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96427,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96338\/revisions\/96427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nThe Hollywood actress stepped out at the Great Balls of Fire! premiere in a cozy getup consisting of an ivory cable knit sweater, biker shorts, and knee-high boots. It’s a look that’s still trendy today.
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\nHat’s off to Roberts! The screen actor held hands with Alan Greisman in a velvet vest, pleated taupe pants, and an oversized hat. The look screams “late-80s,” in all of the best ways.
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\nRoberts mastered the art of suiting in the 1990s. The star held her Golden Globe award while wearing a grayish two-piece set, a crisp white blouse, and a purple patterned tie.
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\nRoberts always looks her best in vests. Here, she wore a tan one paired with a gray-green maxi skirt.
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\nRoberts enjoyed lunch at The Morgan Hotel in New York City in a floral frock with thick white socks and patent leather loafers.
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\nShe even looked cool in transit. The star arrived at Heathrow Airport in the early ’90s in faded denim jeans, a slouchy maroon cardigan, sunglasses, and a black beret.
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\nRoberts posed at the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards in a green and floral-trimmed velvet number. The gold buttons and oversized cuffs provided the perfect amount of je nais se quoi.
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\nAnother event, another two-piece set. The star smiled at the Short Cuts screening in a black and white pinstriped outfit with a button-down white blouse and pearls.
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\nRoberts embraced another velvet ensemble when she arrived at the world premiere of Crooklyn in a velvet blazer with black slacks and shades.
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\nThe star always keeps it cool. She was snapped in New York City wearing striped pants, a white top, an oversized black sweater, and sunglasses.
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\nRoberts flaunted ’90s florals at a Rainforest Foundation benefit over twenty years ago. She also included some popular Y2K accessories, like platform sandals and a choker necklace.
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\nShe looked like a dream in a chocolate brown long-sleeved gown paired with loose curls and coral lipstick at the BAFTA Film Awards.
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\nRoberts stunned on the Golden Globes red carpet in a bold embroidered look accessorized with pointed-toe heels.
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\nRoberts and co-star Rupert Everett showed off their cool sides when they rolled up to the Blockbuster Awards in matching cat-eye sunglasses.
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\nBetween the pink strapless gown and the furry black stole, Roberts’ look to the New York City premiere of Stepmom was pure glamour.
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\nThe star brightly stood out in sequins when she walked into the Notting Hill London premiere in a bedazzled pink dress.
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\nThat same year, she wore a strappy black gown and a chic updo to the Emmy Awards.
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\nRoberts proved more is, well, more, when she arrived at the L.A. Film Critics Awards in a patent leather pink jacket, plaid skirt, and shiny knee-high boots. The maximalist look was everything you’d want in a fun outfit and then some.
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\nHow cool were the croc-embossed pants Roberts wore to the Los Angeles premiere of Mexican?
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\nOh, the drama! The star posed with her Oscar in a black and white Valentino velvet gown that featured a show-stopping tulle train.
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\nRoberts revisited her earlier suit trend when she showed up to the People’s Choice Awards in a tailored black blazer.
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\nShe even looked stylish during downtime. Here, she rocked a DIY graphic tee, faded denim jeans, and a belt with an oversized buckle.
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\nRoberts was seen sporting a glen plaid overcoat with cat-eye shades and a red lip while on the set of Mona Lisa Smile.
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\nFor the film’s premiere, she wrapped herself in a black fur coat and donned emerald green heels.
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\nShe wore a show-stopping Giorgio Armani creation to the 2004 Academy Awards.
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\nShe turned heads in another Armani look at the 2008 Met Gala. The sequined gown featured a draped neckline and a dramatic floor-length hem.
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\nRoberts chose a statement-making suit with a bright pink shirt and large silver hoop earrings for the Mirror Mirror Los Angeles premiere.
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\nThe award-winning actress decided on a lacy look for the 2013 Academy Awards. Between the exaggerated waist and diamond jewelry, the star looked like a million bucks.
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\nRoberts combined the sophistication of a suit and the elegance of a gown with this Golden Globes look that was part tux, part dress.
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\nShe surprised everyone when she popped up at the Primetime Emmys in a beaded long-sleeved dress with a flared hem and low neckline.
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\nThe star looked oh-so-fashionable in a tailored black jumpsuit with satin pocket details and elbow-length sleeves at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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\nThe structured bodice, the floor-grazing hem, the oversized emerald pendant\u2014what’s not to love about Roberts’ incredible Cannes Film Festival look?
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\nShe wore a cut-out black gown with straight hair and emerald earrings a couple of years later at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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\nThe actress stunned in a black and beige pants-dress combo at the Golden Globe Awards a year later. Open-toed sandals and diamond-encrusted jewelry proved to be the perfect accessories.
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\nRoberts was the epitome of elegance at the Cannes Film Festival in a tailored blazer, voluminous skirt, and pointed black heels. Tres chic!
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\nShe looked like a ray of sunshine in a sequined, long-sleeved gown with a small train. This look is one for the books.
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