Under the direction of a sheriff, Roberts and McGregor, who were portraying her estranged husband Bill Fordham, strolled hand in hand toward a pier.<\/p>\n
At the end of the stressful moment, Barbara had to face the difficult duty of identifying a dead body: her father, the Weston family\u2019s alcoholic patriarch, who had gone missing.<\/p>\n
As soon as the covering was removed, Roberts broke down in tears and gave a frank and dramatic performance, leaning into McGregor\u2019s arms while the camera documented her destruction.<\/p>\n
The contrast between Roberts as the glitzy Hollywood star and Roberts as the distraught Barbara Weston was startling to those who saw.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons she is still regarded as one of the most admired actors of her generation is her capacity to fully inhabit a role.<\/p>\n
But even though the scenario was heavy, the atmosphere between takes was much lighter.<\/p>\n
Roberts and co-star Julianne Nicholson were seen laughing a lot at one point, with Nicholson seemingly pointing out something funny.<\/p>\n
The difference was striking: she was crying for the camera one second, and then she burst out laughing with her co-stars.<\/p>\n
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Roberts\u2019 professionalism and ease on set seemed to be highlighted by his ability to move fluidly between emotional extremes.<\/p>\n
The movie\u2019s subtle, unglamorous costumes were also adopted by Nicholson, who is most recognized for her work on Boardwalk Empire. She wore a blue shirt and brown flared pants, and her hair was pulled back into a plain ponytail.<\/p>\n
It appeared that the entire cast embraced the realism that the narrative required.<\/p>\n
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Hollywood\u2019s best were among the star-studded cast of August: Osage County.<\/p>\n
Roberts, McGregor, and Nicholson were joined by the renowned Meryl Streep as the family\u2019s controlling matriarch, Violet Weston, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Little Charles Aiken.<\/p>\n
Because of the strength of its ensemble, the movie, which was based on Tracy Letts\u2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, was already garnering a lot of attention before it was released.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, the project\u2019s casting had undergone a number of adjustments.<\/p>\n
Andrea Riseborough and Ren\u00e9e Zellweger were once considered for important roles.<\/p>\n
Originally slated as Karen Weston, Riseborough eventually withdrew owing to schedule issues, and Juliette Lewis took her place.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Abigail Breslin eventually won the part of Jean Fordham after Chlo\u00eb Grace Moretz lost her audition.<\/p>\n
The final group promised a rich dynamic on screen by combining youthful talent with seasoned pros.<\/p>\n
Roberts\u2019 dedication to the art was evident in her choice to remove all glitz for Barbara Weston.<\/p>\n
She was raising her three children with her husband, cinematographer Daniel Moder, while juggling her busy work at the time of filming.<\/p>\n
On the set, however, she threw herself into playing a lady enmeshed in the turmoil of a dysfunctional family that was collapsing under the weight of tragedy.<\/p>\n
The emotional authenticity of the story was emphasized by the contrast between her \u201ceverywoman\u201d appearance in the movie and the Julia Roberts that viewers were used to seeing.<\/p>\n
Roberts\u2019 portrayal of Barbara was intended to be realistic rather than glitzy; she is a woman navigating the aftermath of her father\u2019s murder and disappearance while juggling feelings of sadness, rage, and fortitude.<\/p>\n
The pictures of Roberts wearing layered blouses and unattractive pants, with her hair left limp and unremarkable, would have surprised fans.<\/p>\n
However, it was another opportunity for Roberts to demonstrate her versatility.<\/p>\n
Her work has traditionally been characterized by the depth she adds to characters who require emotional honesty, rather than just beauty or charm.<\/p>\n
She made the most of that in August: Osage County, showing viewers why she has been one of Hollywood\u2019s most revered and bankable actors for decades.<\/p>\n
Despite crying throughout filming due to the intensity of her role, Roberts quickly returned to warmth and companionship in between takes.<\/p>\n
For a cast tasked with presenting one of the most emotionally taxing stories ever adapted for the big screen, that harmony between professionalism and humor helped establish the tone.<\/p>\n
It became evident that August: Osage County would be more than just another title in Roberts\u2019 already dazzling portfolio by the time the cameras stopped shooting.<\/p>\n
It was an opportunity to prove to audiences\u2014and maybe to herself\u2014that she could still surprise us even after working in the field for decades.<\/p>\n
When stripped of her glitz, Julia Roberts served as a reminder to the world that genuine beauty and genuine creativity are found in accepting jobs that defy convention and comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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