Julia Roberts is 56: Photos of the Actress From Her Early Days to Now

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.