Julia Roberts, the renowned actress famous for her roles in movies like Erin Brockovich, Notting Hill, and My Best Friend’s Wedding, has revealed her steadfast choice to steer clear of n^de scenes in her acting career, regardless of the storyline’s potential for such exposure.
Throughout her illustrious journey in Hollywood, now at the age of 56, Roberts catapulted to fame notably with her performance in the 1990 hit film Pretty Woman, where she portrayed a s** worker.
While the romantic comedy contained some steamy moments, including a memorable scene in a bathtub, Roberts has consistently refrained from appearing n^de on screen in that movie and all subsequent projects.
In a candid conversation with screenwriter Richard Curtis for British Vogue, Roberts elaborated on her rationale behind this decision when asked about potentially influencing other women as a prominent figure in the industry.
She articulated, “I think it would be more to the point that the things I choose not to do are representative of me.”
Highlighting her preference for maintaining a ‘G-rated career’, Roberts emphasized that her choice to eschew on-screen n^dty or physical vulnerability is a deliberate personal decision rather than a critique of others’ choices in the industry.
Delving deeper into the roots of her decision-making process, Roberts shared insights from her exploration of her family lineage with Dr. Henry Gates on the show Finding Your Roots.
Reflecting on this experience, she disclosed, “One of the things he does at the very, very end is he tells you who they have discovered you are DNA cousins with.”
Roberts humorously sidestepped revealing the identity of her DNA cousin but disclosed that she shares a genetic connection with Gloria Steinem, the acclaimed journalist and activist recognized for her pivotal role in the second-wave feminism movement in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Looking ahead to the trajectory of her career, Roberts acknowledged that she does not adhere to long-term planning.
Instead, she finds joy and fulfillment in embracing the present moment and envisages the future as a continuation of her current experiences, fostering growth and shared journeys with her audience and collaborators.
