Julia Roberts’ Most Breathtaking Hairstyles Show She Can Rock Any Look

There are quite a few celebrities who are recognized for their red hair, and Julia Roberts became one of them in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Following her breakout role in “Mystic Pizza,” Roberts showed off her wild Titian locks after removing her platinum blond wig in “Pretty Woman.” She kept the style going after the hit movie, and the copper hue was one of the most enviable shades during her red era.

There have been times when an actor cutting off their signature hair has hurt their career, but Julia Roberts has proven otherwise when she chopped off her long ringlets in 1991 for a long bob. Gone was the red color as well, as her tresses had been dyed a caramel hue with golden highlights. With her tousled, laid-back style, Roberts looked just like a beachy version of her “Tinkerbell” character from “Hook.”

We’re used to seeing Julia Roberts in curls, but she definitely leaned into them at the People’s Choice Awards in 2000. Instead of wearing  her natural waves, she created tight spirals that framed her face and cascaded down her shoulders. It was a more refined look compared to her usual tousled ‘do, and with her string of pearls, she totally embodied Hollywood elegance.

When Julia Roberts showed up to the 2001 Academy Awards in a slinky black Valentino gown with white piping, fans everywhere were stunned at her beauty. Her hair was styled in a sleek, voluminous updo behind her head, which was the perfect complement to the sophisticated look. It’s rare that we see Roberts in such a structured coiffure, and this look will go down in history as one of her best hairstyles to date.

Julia Roberts can light up a room with just one smile, and she glowed even more with her buttery blond locks during the “Money Monster” premiere in 2016. The warm hue was given definition with brown layers underneath, and the icy highlights gave her hair even more of a lift around the crown of her head. Styled in the ultimate beachy waves, Roberts exuded a laid-back, California type of vibe, while still maintaining her glamorous persona.

Fans have seen Julia Roberts in all shades of blond, red, and brunette, but she sported pink for the first time in 2018, which was just supposed to be a temporary shade. While appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the “Notting Hill” star explained that she was a flamingo for Halloween and didn’t expect the hair dye to last so long. “Four to six weeks,” Roberts told Jimmy Kimmel of how long the color would stay on. “I had a lot more last night, but I thought there would be a lot less right now,” she laughed. 

Post 2020, Julia Roberts has been seen wearing her hair in sleeker waves, as opposed to the natural curls during her “Pretty Woman” days. She did, however, go back to the famous red shade she was known for, only this time, she added some face-framing bangs to the look. Brushed off to the side, the layers around her cheekbones added movement to the long cut, making it one look to draw inspo from if you want to rock chic curtain bangs.