The Secret Behind The Roberts Renaissance

JULIA ROBERTS IS now the latest ’90s mega-star to be enjoying a surprise revival. Receiving rapturous acclaim for her performances in Oscar-bait drama Ben Is Back and Amazon’s edgy TV thriller Homecoming, America’s Sweetheart is being reborn this awards season.

But Grazia understands that the shift in Julia’s image has an intriguing provenance. Contrary to the seemingly effortless transformation, Hollywood insiders say that, with the help of secret advisers – including niece Emma Roberts and close friend Ellen DeGeneres – the Pretty Woman star has been actively working to reframe the public perception of her during the last year.

‘Julia has always been frustrated with being known as a Hollywood diva, along with all the negative attention about her personal life,’ said the insider. ‘This next chapter of her career has seen her step away from the romantic comedies she’s known for and change public opinion of her.’