Julia Roberts: look book
From Pretty Woman to Hollywood silver screen royalty, take a journey through Julia Roberts' best and most picture-perfect beauty looks so far.
Picture editor: Sandra Waibl
Rex Features1988
It might be more than twenty years ago, but the beauty and magnetism of Julia Roberts was clear to see even way back in 1988 (and with hair of the somewhat unkempt variety).
Getty Images1989
Posing for a press snap a year on, the Julia we know and love today (the fabulous hair, the amazing pout, the puppy dog brown eyes) are all coming to the fore.
PA Photos1990
To pick up the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her turn in Steel Magnolias, Julia rocked a wild mane of raven locks and let her natural beauty shine through. We love her Emporio Armani men's suit too.
Rex Features1994
A newly cropped windswept bob, lined eyes and not much else is all Julia needs to turn heads in the mid Nineties.
Rex Features1996
On the set of Conspiracy Theory in 1996, Julia's look is all about retro gloss, slimmed down eyebrows and freshly 'did' hair. And, of course, that megawatt smile.
Rex Features1997
At the LA premiere of the same movie in 1997, Julia's beauty look is definitely that of a Hollwood starlet; expensively coloured hair, pitch-perfect blowdry and a make-up palette that only seeks to enhance what the beauty gods bestowed upon her.
Rex Features1998
For the Golden Globe Awards in '98, a half-up 'do was the order of the day, complete with silver shadow that everyone loved in the late 90s.
Rex Features1999
For the Runaway Bride premiere six months later, the hair's higher and the make-up is a little more sparkly. Soooo pretty.
Rex Features2000
A new decade calls for a beauty switch up. The locks return to their russet red roots and get shorn into a glossy bobs of curls. A palette of light powder and glossy lips is Julia's nod to high maintenance beauty. This is our kind of Hollywood makeover (easy to recreate).
Rex Features2001
A few months later, the ringlets are darker in colour and quite a few inches longer. Julia's simplistic make-up look continues to endure.
PA Photos2001
To pick up her Best Actress Academy Award in 2001, Julia takes her hair and beauty look to a whole new level of glamorous. A voluminous chignon is complemented with dark kohl-rimmed yes and a matte pink lip. The ideal look to be the centre of global attention.
Rex Features2001
At the end of the same year, Julia couldn't look more different. She's reverted to her go-to beauty style (lined lids and a natural pout) and dyed her hair a straw-like shade of blonde.
Rex Features2002
At the start of 2002, a supremely polished Ms Roberts makes her entrance at the People's Choice Awards. This immaculate look is a thing of great beauty.
Rex Features2002
To attend the Oscars in 2002, a curled updo in a striking red hue is a head-turning look. A frosted pink lip and a slate grey shadow round off the look in sophisticated style.
Rex Features2004
For the Oscars in 2004 a softer look is chosen to complement Julia's champagne coloured dress, but it's no less glamourous. Loose blonde and caramel waves meet a beauty palette of lightly smoky eyes and glossy lips. Show-stopping indeed.
Rex Features2006
And now for something completely different. April 2006 sees Julia move over to the dark side, in the form of glossy chestnut tresses and a choppy fringe.
Rex Features2007
Fast forward to 2007, and Julia's gone for a lighter shade of brown but kept the length. A slick of brown eyeliner is all she needs to highlight her striking eyes.
Rex Features2008
An effortless updo in a warm brown tone works well in 2008 teamed with chandelier diamond earrings and an off the shoulder gown.
Rex Features2009
Hair envy much? Us too. These perfect tumbling waves in a warm honey hue are the stuff our hair dreams are made of.
PA Photos2010
A sleek middle-parted style is not Julia's signature hair aesthetic but it merely highlights those fabulous genes of hers and gets a hearty seal of approval from us.
Rex Features2010
A few weeks later and she's back to her favourite loose and lovely style. Why mess with perfection, huh?
Rex Features2010
In September '10, Julia rocks a chic chignon - the perfect style for a formal occasion, or date night. As ever, Julia approaches her make-up with a light hand.
PA Photos2013
We'd happily sport this easy breezy updo for a special occasion. Make like Julia and leave a few perfectly placed strands to soften the style and keep your make-up simple and smoky.
Rex Features2013
Classic Julia, wouldn't you agree? Effortless and oh-so beautiful.
Rex Features2013
For a work event, Julia's low messy bun is a great look. Minimum effort, maximum beauty impact.
Rex Features2014
Julia kicked off 2014 in splendid style. A warm head of highlights styled into salon-perfect waves, blended with black liner and a nude glossy pout is a winning look.
Rex Features2014
A couple of months later and she's moved on to a lighter shade. This underpinned updo style is oh-so chic.
Rex Features2014
And in October 2014, Julia keeps to the blonde aesthetic for a red carpet appearance in LA.
