Julia Roberts was 29 years old when My Best Friend’s Wedding was released in 1997. She was born in October 1967, so she was in her late twenties during filming.

Quick Scoop: Julia in Her Rom‑Com Prime

  • My Best Friend’s Wedding hit theaters in June 1997, right in the middle of the 90s rom‑com boom.
  • Julia Roberts, born in 1967, was already a major star thanks to earlier hits like Pretty Woman and Sleeping with the Enemy.
  • The character of Julianne was originally conceived as younger, but the role was reshaped around Roberts because of her screen presence and charisma.

That late‑20s energy is a big part of why the movie still feels like a classic rom‑com “what am I doing with my life?” story today.

TL;DR: Julia Roberts was 29 in My Best Friend’s Wedding , playing Julianne Potter in one of her most iconic 90s rom‑com roles.

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