In August: Osage County, Julia Roberts swapped her signature glamour for raw emotion while filming in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Playing Barbara Weston, a woman navigating family chaos after her father disappears, Roberts wore plain jeans and layered tops, going makeup-free to fully embody the role’s intensity.
One standout scene shows Roberts and co-star Ewan McGregor, as Bill Fordham, holding hands while identifying a body. Julia delivers a tearful, heart-wrenching performance, breaking down in his arms.
Off-camera, the mood was lighter. Roberts laughed with co-star Julianne Nicholson, who also embraced a simple, natural look with pulled-back hair.
The film features a star-studded ensemble, including Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Juliette Lewis, who joined after Andrea Riseborough exited. Abigail Breslin won the role of Jean Fordham, edging out Chloë Moretz in casting.
The combination of stellar acting and a stripped-down, realistic approach makes August: Osage County both emotionally gripping and visually authentic, showcasing Roberts in one of her most powerful dramatic performances.
