“I never felt sour grapes”: Julia Roberts Has No Regrets in Losing $227M Tom Hanks Movie Often Cited as ‘Greatest Rom-Com’ Ever Made

Hollywood star Julia Roberts was the undisputed queen of romantic comedies in the 90s and early 2000s, making her America’s sweetheart. From Pretty Woman, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and The Runaway Bride, to Notting Hill, Roberts’ endearing charisma and charm made her one of the industry’s most loved stars.

While the Oscar winner has dominated the rom-com space, there were films right up her alley in the same genre that she missed out on. Meg Ryan, who was the closest rival to Roberts in the genre, bagged one of the greatest and most memorable love stories of the 90s which was originally offered to the Erin Brockovich star who turned down the role.