Julia Roberts Shares Her Life Changing Lessons

She’s been in the industry for almost 30 years but manages to keep a steady head and her privacy. Here, Julia Roberts shares her inspiring life lessons.

- Anvita Gupta

Julia Roberts has come a long way since her breakthrough role in Pretty Woman. You might remember that she played a lovable prostitute in that movie, and won the hearts of many. In fact, she received an Oscar nomination for it – her second, as she first got one for her role in Steel Magnolias. Not one to shy away from challenging roles, her upcoming releases Mother’s Day and Money Monster may be poles apart, but both showcase her prowess as an actress. Bursting with talent, a dazzling smile, and adored by fans everywhere, Julia has proven that she doesn’t need a star on the Walk of Fame to be considered a stalwart performer.

But what goes on behind the scenes? Before her marriage to cameraman and cinematographer Daniel Moder, Julia’s tumultuous dating life drew media attention. But things have changed since she became a wife and mother. Her concerted efforts to remain out of the prying eyes of the media has established her as an industry darling, and also as someone who’s acutely aware of her own worth. She’s raising her kids away from the attention by giving them a normal lifestyle. Fourteen years of marriage later, her sacrifices at being a public figure have proven to be an investment at home, and she’s happy. Here’s an insight into the beliefs that make Julia so unapologetically herself:

1 Mum knows best

When Julia was younger and figuring her way around Hollywood, her mother Betty Lou Bredemus, whom she lost in 2015 to a long battle to cancer, encouraged her by telling her that once she left home, she couldn’t come back, that she wouldn’t support her. That was the nudge that Julia needed to get out of her comfort zone, find her dreams and reach for the stars.

2 Never give up