The gorgeous teenager graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia.
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The 'Steel Magnolias' star rocked a serious head of curls and a big goal: "I'm just a girl from a little town in Georgia who had this giant, absurd dream."
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She chopped her famous locks to play Tinkerbell in 'Hook.' "Julia has fabulous hair," hairstylist Danilo has said. "It's very responsive and wears any style well."
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The star of 'I Love Trouble' played up her pixie features with a fuss-free shag.
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For the 'Something to Talk About' premiere, Roberts wore her red hair sleek and straight.
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The 'My Best Friend's Wedding' lead had her blond locks chopped into a be-banged bob for her role in 'Stepmom.'
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Roberts graced the People's Choice Awards in a '60s-inspired look: lavender shadow and a voluminous updo.
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The star of 'Notting Hill' and 'Runaway Bride' attended the Emmys with a textured bun and edgy eye makeup.
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Roberts had a critical smash with 'Erin Brockovich'-and brought back her fan-favorite red ringlets.
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She went Old Hollywood for her Oscars win with an exaggerated French twist and major liner.
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The natural blonde hit the big screen in 'Ocean's Eleven' and went back to her birth color with buttery locks.
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Ginger curls, silver shadow and those lips-Roberts brought the glamour to the Academy Awards.
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At the Oscars, her major glow (and her roots!) revealed that she was pregnant with twins Hazel and Finn.
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The 'Charlie Wilson's War' lead played to her public with her signature look: "My hair is a lovely shade of red-long and curly, the way [my fans] like it."
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Roberts hosted the Costume Institute Gala as a timeless brunette.
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Roberts arrived at the N.Y.C. premiere of 'Duplicity' with wavy blond hair.
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Julia Roberts showed up at the Golden Globes with a center part and loose, blond curls.
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Roberts played up her eyes with smoky shadow at the L.A. premiere of 'Larry Crowne.'
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Roberts went back to auburn for the Mirror Mirror premiere.
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The year she turned 45, the actress kept her loose waves but went ombre, proving that beauty trends can work for anyone at any age.
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The Oscar winner debuts auburn hair at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Roberts returns to blonde!
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The actress keeps her blonde tresses while at the GLSEN Respect Awards.
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Back to brunette, the Oscar winner opts for a voluminous blowout on the red carpet.
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This hair chameleon truly never stops! Roberts rocked bombshell honey blonde waves at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film, Money Monster.
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Roberts wore her bronde hair in beachy waves at the 2017 amfAR Gala in L.A.
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1989
The 'Steel Magnolias' star rocked a serious head of curls and a big goal: "I'm just a girl from a little town in Georgia who had this giant, absurd dream."
1991
She chopped her famous locks to play Tinkerbell in 'Hook.' "Julia has fabulous hair," hairstylist Danilo has said. "It's very responsive and wears any style well."
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1997
The 'My Best Friend's Wedding' lead had her blond locks chopped into a be-banged bob for her role in 'Stepmom.'
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1998
Roberts graced the People's Choice Awards in a '60s-inspired look: lavender shadow and a voluminous updo.
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1999
The star of 'Notting Hill' and 'Runaway Bride' attended the Emmys with a textured bun and edgy eye makeup.
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2000
Roberts had a critical smash with 'Erin Brockovich'-and brought back her fan-favorite red ringlets.
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2001
The natural blonde hit the big screen in 'Ocean's Eleven' and went back to her birth color with buttery locks.
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2004
At the Oscars, her major glow (and her roots!) revealed that she was pregnant with twins Hazel and Finn.
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2007
The 'Charlie Wilson's War' lead played to her public with her signature look: "My hair is a lovely shade of red-long and curly, the way [my fans] like it."
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2013
The year she turned 45, the actress kept her loose waves but went ombre, proving that beauty trends can work for anyone at any age.
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2016
This hair chameleon truly never stops! Roberts rocked bombshell honey blonde waves at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film, Money Monster.
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