Julia Roberts is one of the best actresses in Hollywood history. With a career spanning more than 30 years, the American has nothing more to prove. titles like Steel Magnolias, Closer OR Notting Hill They marked a before and after in the world film industry.
Julia Roberts can boast of having great recognition, since she has an Oscar for best actress under her belt for her participation Erin Brockovichas well as three Golden Globes in the categories of Best Actress in a Drama, Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical and Best Supporting Actress, among other awards.
But one of the films that Roberts is best remembered for and also garnered him an Oscar nomination is Pretty Woman (Pretty Woman). In the film, the actress brings Vivian Ward to life, a prostitute who ends up living a love story with one of his clients. And she is paired with the actor Richard Gere.
The passing of the years and the changes of habit
Over time, the film has been involved in several controversies due to how it deals with the problem of prostitution or the position of women in society, something that Julia Roberts also views critically.
In a recent interview with the media Vanity Fairthe actress was asked if she believed a movie like Pretty Woman it could be done todayas people on the internet have a very formed opinion about the film and most think it sends a message that “prostitutes want to be saved” or that “only a man can save Cinderella”.
Julia Roberts, far from being left out, openly answered the question: “There are many films which, seen today, would lead us to ask ourselves questions, question the climate of the time Even if we watched some TV shows from when I was young today, we’d be amazed at how much some things can make us laugh.”
And here he made a clarification: “But for this very reason we continue to tell different stories. Times change”.
The queen of romantic comedies
The magazine took the opportunity to congratulate Julia Roberts on her great contribution to the world of romantic comedies where she has become an icon and was asked about her latest film with George Clooney: journey to paradisean experience the actress called “a dream”.
When asked if her stage in this type of genre was over, the actress answered clearly: ”I don’t think it’s over, in fact it’s rare to find good screenplays, or screenplays that suit me. Having done so many rom-coms in the past, I didn’t realize how difficult it is to make good comedies. Mine was not a choice: the right proposals never arrived. then it came journey to paradise with George [Clooney] and it was a dream to work with him.”
So Julia Roberts is not only the past (which is questioned), but also the present and the future.
Source: Clarin
