Julia Roberts was nearly unrecognizable on set in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, as she filmed a tearful scene for the drama August: Osage County. Dressed in simple layered clothing and without makeup, Roberts portrayed Barbara Weston, a woman grappling with family turmoil after her father goes missing.
In the intense scene, co-star Ewan McGregor, playing Bill Fordham, holds her hand as they identify a body at a boat dock. Roberts bursts into tears on camera—only to break into laughter between takes, showing her range and professionalism.
The film, which also stars Meryl Streep, Julianne Nicholson, and Benedict Cumberbatch, explores deep family struggles and emotional reckonings.
