Julia Roberts' $20M Erin Brockovich Turns 26 Today
March 17, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Parade

On March 17, 2000, Julia Roberts becomes the first actress to command a $20 million salary for Erin Brockovich, matching top male stars like Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks. The biographical legal drama, directed by Steven Soderbergh, catapults her into elite pay ranks after her breakout in Pretty Woman. Roberts wins the Oscar for Best Actress that year for her portrayal of the real-life activist who uncovers corporate poisoning by Pacific Gas and Electric. Read more about this...