Two and a half decades after the groundbreaking film Erin Brockovich captivated audiences, the movie remains a powerful benchmark in both legal drama and cinematic history, earning Julia Roberts an Academy Award for her fearless portrayal. The performance highlighted her ability to seamlessly blend intensity with undeniable charm. Now, as the 25th anniversary of this iconic film approaches, Roberts proves that the vibrant spirit and candid personality that defined her Oscar-winning role are still very much a part of her public persona, especially when discussing the film's lasting, and sometimes hilarious, impact.

Julia Roberts is a global superstar who is just as famous for her wit as she is for her cinema.

On The Kelly Clarkson Show, the conversation turned to the 25th Anniversary of Erin Brockovich, a role that secured Roberts an Academy Award. Host Kelly Clarkson asked the celebrated actress for her fondest memory from the production of the groundbreaking film. The actress quickly and humorously quipped that her best memory, based on the photograph shown, was her "heaving cleavage," which elicited roaring laughter and applause from the live studio audience.

Julia Roberts’ response immediately bypassed the weighty themes of the legal drama and instead pointed to the bold fashion choices of the titular character. The candid and self-deprecating comment was met with the host’s agreement that the moment was indeed worthy of a "couple curtsies," cementing the unforgettable line as an instant classic piece of talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, commentary.

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However, for her latest project, After The Hunt, Roberts shifted the focus from humor to weighty moral issues.

After The Hunt is a compelling psychological thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Nora Garrett. The film centers on Alma Imhoff, a highly respected and charismatic philosophy professor at Yale University, played by Julia Roberts. Alma's carefully managed academic life and quest for tenure are thrown into disarray when a complex allegation emerges.

The story rapidly unfolds after her brilliant star student and mentee, Maggie Resnick (Ayo Edebiri), accuses one of Alma’s close colleagues and friends, Hank Gibson (Andrew Garfield), of sexual assault. This explosive accusation forces Alma to navigate a moral and professional quagmire, choosing between her loyalties, her ambition, and what she believes to be the truth. The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival before its theatrical release by Amazon and MGM Studios.

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