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While filming scenes for the 2013 drama\u00a0August: Osage County<\/em>, Julia Roberts appeared almost unrecognizable compared to the glamorous image fans associate with her from roles like Vivian Ward in the beloved 1990 romantic comedy\u00a0Pretty Woman<\/em>. At 44, Roberts took on the challenging role of Barbara Weston, a woman from a dysfunctional family forced to confront long-buried issues after their alcoholic patriarch goes missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On set in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, she was seen shooting highly emotional scenes alongside co-star Ewan McGregor, and her transformation for the role was striking. Stripped of her signature makeup and styled in deliberately plain, even frumpy, clothing, Roberts fully immersed herself in character. Her wardrobe consisted of a white button-down shirt layered over a cream top, paired with loose-fitting blue jeans. Her normally glamorous brunette hair was left unstyled, completing the down-to-earth, realistic look needed for the role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The change in appearance was purposeful, reflecting the emotional weight of the character and the gritty family dynamics at the heart of the film. In a particularly intense scene filmed that day, Roberts and McGregor\u2014who plays Bill Fordham, Barbara\u2019s estranged husband\u2014walk hand in hand to a boat dock, where they\u2019re met by a local sheriff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the scene is somber: they must identify a body believed to be the missing family patriarch. As the characters approach and the reality sets in, Roberts\u2019 character breaks down in tears, visibly shaken and devastated, eventually collapsing into McGregor\u2019s arms for comfort. It\u2019s a raw, heart-wrenching moment that demonstrates the depth of Roberts\u2019 acting range. Her performance, though hysterical and deeply emotional during the take, was quickly followed by a lighthearted moment between scenes. Behind the emotional exterior, Roberts was seen laughing with fellow cast members, especially Julianne Nicholson, who pointed out something funny and had the group momentarily breaking from the film\u2019s dark atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholson, who starred in\u00a0Boardwalk Empire<\/em>, also embraced the tone of the film in her wardrobe, wearing a loose blue shirt and brown flared trousers, with her hair pulled back in a simple ponytail. The aesthetic for the film was intentionally grounded and natural, reflecting the deeply flawed and complex characters at its center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film itself brought together a powerhouse ensemble cast that included Meryl Streep in the role of Violet Weston, the sharp-tongued and domineering matriarch of the family. Benedict Cumberbatch also appeared in the movie, portraying Little Charles Aiken, a relative caught in the crossfire of family tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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