16 photos that show the evolution of Julia Roberts' classic style

Chelsea GreenwoodOct 28, 2020, 20:54 IST

Julia Roberts has worn a lot of black dresses over the years.Getty Images

Like her movie roles, Julia Roberts' style has evolved since she first made it big in Hollywood.
The actress is known for rocking little black dresses on the red carpet.
Over the years, black has been her signature color, but she's also changed it up on occasion.
Roberts has worn plenty of gorgeous gowns, but she's also been known to rock a pantsuit.

Julia Roberts is an Oscar-winning actress who's starred in dozens of movies over the past three decades — she's also become quite a style icon.

Here's a look at how Roberts' classic style has evolved over the years:

In 1997, she wore a classic black dress to a movie premiere.

Julie Roberts wore her hair in a bob to the 1997 premiere of "Conspiracy Theory." Reuters/Fred Prouser

Roberts wore another simple black dress to an event in 1998.

Julia Roberts at the People's Choice Awards in 1998. Getty/Brenda Chase

In 1999, she added a pop of color to her signature little-black-dress look.

Julia Roberts and Benjamin Bratt at the 1999 premiere of "Runaway Bride." The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images

Later that year, she flipped the look with a bright-pink dress.

Benjamin Bratt and Julia Roberts on the red carpet. Getty/Diane Freed

Roberts rocked a suit at the 2001 People's Choice Awards.

Julia Roberts at the 2001 People's Choice Awards. Getty/Chris Weeks

In 2002, Roberts turned heads at the Academy Awards.

Julia Roberts at the 2002 Oscars. Getty/Vince Bucci

Roberts changed up her typical red-carpet color scheme again in 2004.

Julia Roberts at the Academy Awards in 2004. Getty/Carlo Allegri

She opted for a black suit at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2006.

Julia Roberts at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2006. Getty/Kevin Winter

In 2010, Roberts rocked a short black dress at the Golden Globe Awards.

Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes in 2010. Getty/Jason Merritt

Roberts stunned in another black gown in 2012.

Julia Roberts at the 2012 AFI Life Achievement Awards. Getty/Kevin Winter

She wore an off-the-shoulder gown to the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. AP/Thibault Camus

The actress opted for a statement black gown in 2018.

Julia Roberts at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. AP/MediaPunch

At the 2019 Golden Globes, Roberts debuted a brand-new look.

Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes in 2019. MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

She wore a similar look later that year for the Critics' Choice Awards.

Julia Roberts at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2019. DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

Roberts reprised her "Pretty Woman" polka dots at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in 2019.

Julia Roberts at the 2019 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

She went full Hollywood-glam at the 2019 Fashion Awards.

Designer Giorgio Armani with Julia Roberts at the 2019 Fashion Awards in London. LISI NIESNER/Reuters

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