Roberts initially aspired to become a veterinarian but shifted her focus to acting after moving to New York City. Her big break came in 1988 with “Mystic Pizza,” quickly followed by her iconic role in “Pretty Woman” (1990) which catapulted her to international stardom. This romantic comedy, which initially had a darker script, became a quintessential love story, earning Roberts a second Oscar nomination and solidifying her status as America’s sweetheart.
