Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Julia Roberts is one of the most recognizable leading ladies in Hollywood. The actress has seen critical and commercial success, making her one of the most bankable stars in the industry. She is also known for her gorgeous blonde hair, which remains one of Roberts’ most defining features in her lengthy career.
However, for her breakthrough role in the 1988 romantic comedy-drama filmMystic Pizza, Roberts did not sport her famous blonde hair. Instead, she almost lost out on the role that defined her early career because of it. In an interview, Roberts opened up about her work on the now classic film. Here is what she had to say about hiding her most striking feature to land the part.
Julia Roberts recalled the audition process forMystic Pizza
Julia Robertsmade her acting debut in 1987 with her breakthrough performance as a leading lady coming in the following year’s rom-comMystic Pizza. In the film, Roberts played Daisy Araújo, one of the waitresses at the titular pizza parlor.
The film’s cast reunited for a 25th-anniversary interview withEntertainment Weeklyin 2013. During the conversation, Roberts reflected on securing her role in the film and admitted to hiding her naturally blonde hair on the casting director’s advice.
The casting director had said, ‘you’re able to’t be blond when you see the director.’ I had never colored my hair before.
Roberts made the above statement, revealing she had to get her hair dyed before going in for her final audition with director Donald Petrie.
“I could not get a job at Miramax”: Julia Roberts’ ‘Mystic Pizza’ Co-Star Never Worked With Harvey Weinstein That Sounds Truly Badass Now
ThePretty Womanactressexplained that on the casting director’s advice, she bought a black mousse and colored her hair black, which she found difficult because of her voluminous hair.
Moreover, after finishing her audition, Roberts got caught in the rain, resulting in the artificial color wearing off. As a result, it is safe to say that Roberts could have lost out on the role if she had not followed the casting director’s advice and dyed her hair.
Julia Roberts admitted she did not get along with oneMystic Pizzaco-star
Despite having to forgo one of her most striking features for the movie, Roberts certainly nailed the part, receiving a Best Female Lead nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards. Aside from Roberts, the film also launched the careers of several other notable actors, including Lili Taylor,Vincent D’Onofrio, and Matt Damon.
In the same interview, Roberts reflected on working with the relatively young and inexperienced co-actors at the time. However, the Academy Award-winning actress admitted that she did not get along with D’Onofrio, stating:
Vince and I were always fighting with each other, bickering.
Despite constantly bickering, D’Onofrio and Roberts seemingly did not have a bad experience working together as they went on to appear together in the 1981 filmDying Young, which was a commercial success.
“I couldn’t care less”: Sandra Bullock Boldly Claimed She’d Never Face Julia Roberts’ Hollywood Fate After Her $199 Million Hit Film
Furthermore, D’Onofrio did not have any ill feelings towards Roberts, with the MCU’sWilson Fisk / Kingpin actoradmitting to being smitten with his co-star at the time. As a result, the duo’s agreements were harmless and they remain on cordial terms with each other.
Mystic Pizzais streaming on MGM+.
Pratik Handore
Content Writer
Articles Published :1774
With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
