Julia Roberts's Changing Looks

By Instyle
Updated Jun 30, 2016 @ 6:45 am
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See Julia Roberts's transformation through the years.

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1985

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The gorgeous teenager graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia.

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1989

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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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1991

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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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1994

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The star of 'I Love Trouble' played up her pixie features with a fuss-free shag.

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1995

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For the 'Something to Talk About' premiere, Roberts wore her red hair sleek and straight.

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1997

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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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1998

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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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1999

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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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2000

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Roberts had a critical smash with 'Erin Brockovich'-and brought back her fan-favorite red ringlets.

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2001

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She went Old Hollywood for her Oscars win with an exaggerated French twist and major liner.

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2001

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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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2002

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Ginger curls, silver shadow and those lips-Roberts brought the glamour to the Academy Awards.

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2004

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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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2007

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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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2008

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Roberts hosted the Costume Institute Gala as a timeless brunette.

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2009

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Roberts arrived at the N.Y.C. premiere of 'Duplicity' with wavy blond hair.

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2010

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Julia Roberts showed up at the Golden Globes with a center part and loose, blond curls.

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2011

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Roberts played up her eyes with smoky shadow at the L.A. premiere of 'Larry Crowne.'

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2012

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Roberts went back to auburn for the Mirror Mirror premiere.

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2013

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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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2014

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The Oscar winner debuts auburn hair at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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2014

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Roberts returns to blonde!

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2014

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The actress keeps her blonde tresses while at the GLSEN Respect Awards.

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2015

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Back to brunette, the Oscar winner opts for a voluminous blowout on the red carpet.

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2016

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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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2017

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Roberts wore her bronde hair in beachy waves at the 2017 amfAR Gala in L.A.

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