7 Throwback Pics Of Julia Roberts During Her Cool-Girl Reign In The '90s
Julia Roberts is undoubtedly an icon. Not only has she starred in some of our favourite movies, such as "Pretty Woman" and "Notting Hill," but she is also stunning. Roberts is known for her mega-watt smile and was named People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman in the World five times. Even her hair is noteworthy, and she has served some iconic hair looks. Surprisingly, though, her natural hair color isn't red. Even so, Roberts never fails to give us major beauty and fashion inspiration.
In the 1990s, Roberts was the epitome of cool. She was in every movie we wanted to watch and attended all the A-list events. Her appearances weren't forgettable, either. She often took the opportunity to make a statement. From her androgynous look to going sans bra at an awards event, Roberts sure knows how to grab headlines. She is one actor that we will always look up to in Hollywood.
When she wore a suit to the Golden Globes
Julia Roberts began to rise in fame at the Golden Globes Awards in 1990. She was there as a nominee for best actress in a supporting role for her part in "Steel Magnolias." The actress did not plan a thank-you speech; however, she did plan her outfit. She wore a men's Armani suit, which was tailored to fit her body perfectly. Roberts was one of the first women to wear an androgynous look to such an event, and that makes her super cool in our books.
When she looked casual and cool at a convention
In 1993, Julia Roberts attended the ShoWest convention (now CinemaCon) in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was among high-profile actors like Whoopi Goldberg and Mel Gibson. Roberts looked cool and casual in her outfit, consisting of a black-and-white striped t-shirt and pants. While everyone else was dressed in suits, Roberts stood out in her comfy 'fit. It gave her a "too cool for school" vibe. Roberts' face was also glowing, with her iconic mega-watt smile. We love that, even as a fairly new celebrity, she felt comfortable among big stars.
When her wave revealed her armpit hair
Julia Roberts attended the world premiere of "Notting Hill" in 1999. She wore a red, sequined dress and famously waved to the fans and press, revealing her armpit hair. On "Busy Tonight," (via People), Roberts explained that the moment was not necessarily a planned statement about feminism. Rather, she had simply miscalculated the length of her sleeves. Nevertheless, the moment was shocking and marked the beginning of celebrity women's au naturel movement. Leave it to Roberts to empower women without even trying!
When she appeared with her beau and a blonde hairdo
Talk about a good-looking pair. Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland dated and were engaged from August 1990 to June 1991. They appeared together at the Academy Awards in 1991, with smiles on their faces. Roberts wore a black turtleneck dress, while Sutherland opted for a black tuxedo. Roberts' hair was noticeably different. Instead of her red curls, she wore her hair short and blonde. Unfortunately, the couple did not last.
When she sat in on NYFW
If there's any celebrity we'd want to be in the '90s, it's Julia Roberts. The star was in every hot movie and at every talked-about event. She attended Richard Tyler's Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week in October 1995. The New York Fashion Week shows featured prominent designers such as Donna Karen and Ralph Lauren. The event likely provided her with front-row access to the newest fashions and trends, giving her an upper hand when it came to red carpet events and her own personal style.
When she wore a bedazzled gown
Julia Roberts attended the Golden Globes Awards in 1998 wearing a halter-style, bejeweled Todd Oldham dress. The dress was covered in dazzling designs, making the actor stand out amongst the crowd of celebrities. Of course, she is the walking example of a smile being one's best accessory and hers was bright and beautiful in photos from the event. Roberts was nominated for "My Best Friend's Wedding." She was seen hand in hand with her friend and co-star, Rupert Everett.
When she wore a dress sans bra to the Oscars
Although Julia Roberts had a defining moment early in 1990 when she wore an Armani suit, she also had another moment at the 1990 Oscars. This time around, Roberts opted for a sleek, taupe-colored Armani dress, a much more feminine look than the suit she wore prior. The dress and look may have been passed off as rather plain and boring, but this is Roberts we're talking about. She chose to wear the dress without a bra, causing controversy.