Julia’s appearance was markedly different as she filmed poignant scenes for August: Osage County in Bartsville, Oklahoma, with her face free of makeup and clad in unremarkable attire.
On set: Actress Julia Roberts and her co-star Ewan McGregor were engaged in filming their latest project, August: Osage County, on Thursday.
Emotional performance: The actress delivered a powerful, tearful portrayal.
In her personal life, Julia, who shares three children with her husband, cinematographer Daniel Moder, opted for a layered look consisting of a white shirt over a cream top, paired with loose-fitting blue jeans.
Her long brunette hair was styled simply for her role as Barbara Weston, a character in a family that navigates their differences when their alcoholic father goes missing.
During a particularly intense scene, Ewan held Julia’s hand with anticipation as they approached a boat dock to identify a deceased body with the Sheriff.
Mumsy appearance: The Pretty Woman star appeared quite plain as she filmed the gripping moment of identifying a body.
Upon discovering the body, Julia broke down in tears, seeking comfort from Ewan’s character, Bill Fordham, as she wept in his embrace.
Despite her emotional turmoil during the scene, Julia was seen laughing heartily between takes.
The actress was joined by Julianne Nicholson, who seemed to be sharing a humorous moment with the group.
Not her typical style: For her role as Barbara Weston, she wore jeans and layered tops. The Boardwalk Empire star also dressed in a similarly understated manner, sporting a blue shirt and brown flared trousers, with her hair pulled back into a ponytail.
Other notable cast members in the 2013 film include Benedict Cumberbatch as ‘Little Charles Aiken’ and Meryl Streep as Violet Weston.The IMDb page for the film indicates that Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were both in consideration for a role.
Although Riseborough was initially cast, she had to withdraw because of scheduling conflicts, leading to Juliette Lewis stepping in to portray Karen Weston.
Chloë Moretz auditioned for the character of Jean Fordham but ultimately lost the role to Abigail Breslin.
The group seemed to share a lighthearted moment as they collaborated with Julianna Nicholson.
