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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Ocean's Eleven (2001), who was the most famous actor in it at the time of release, and what other notable films were they in?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The most famous actor in Ocean's Eleven (2001) at the time of its release was widely considered to be Julia Roberts.

While the film featured an A-list ensemble including George Clooney and Brad Pitt, Roberts held the distinction of being the most bankable and highest-paid female star in the world, having just achieved a major career milestone the year prior.

Specific Details on Fame and Notable Films

The Most Famous Actor:

Julia Roberts

Reason for Notability at the Time of Release (December 2001):

Recent Oscar Win: She had won the Academy Award for Best Actress in March 2001 for her leading role in the biographical drama Erin Brockovich (2000), a film released the year before Ocean's Eleven.
Record Salary: For her role in Erin Brockovich, Roberts became the first actress to earn a $20 million salary for a film, a figure that was unprecedented for a female actor at the time.
Global Title: She was commonly referred to as "America's Sweetheart" and the "undisputed queen of rom-coms," due to her widespread popularity and box office success.

Other Notable Films Prior to Ocean's Eleven

Roberts' fame was built on a series of major critical and commercial hits leading up to 2001, including:

Pretty Woman (1990): This highly successful romantic comedy is often credited with catapulting Roberts to international stardom at age 22. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Notting Hill (1999): A global box office sensation where she starred opposite Hugh Grant, cementing her status as the leading romantic comedy star of the decade.
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997): This film was a massive commercial success that revitalized the romantic comedy genre and earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Steel Magnolias (1989): An early, major dramatic role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and her first Academy Award nomination.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Julia Roberts was the highest-ranked actor on the 2000 Forbes Celebrity 100 and the top actress in 2001, surpassing her co-stars in contemporary power rankings.

[2] Roberts was the first actress to reach the $20 million per film mark, a standard previously reserved for male stars like Tom Cruise.

[3] Roberts won the Best Actress Oscar for Erin Brockovich at the 73rd Academy Awards in March 2001.

[4] This is a well-documented industry milestone for Roberts in the film Erin Brockovich.

[5] These were ubiquitous media labels for Roberts in the late 90s and early 2000s; she also starred in a film titled America's Sweethearts in 2001.

[6] Pretty Woman (1990) was her breakout role; she was 22 at the time of release and won a Golden Globe.

[7] Notting Hill (1999) was a massive global hit, grossing over $360 million.

[8] The film was a major success and earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.

[9] Roberts won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received her first Oscar nomination for this role.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Roberts took a significant pay cut for Ocean's Eleven.

While she was the highest-paid actress ($20m standard), she reportedly accepted $10 million for this ensemble film, which is a notable detail regarding her involvement.

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She starred in 'The Mexican' (2001) with Brad Pitt earlier that same year.

This film established her on-screen chemistry with her Ocean's co-star just months before the heist film's release.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 How much did George Clooney and Brad Pitt earn for Ocean's Eleven compared to Julia Roberts?

#02 What was the box office performance of Ocean's Eleven in its opening weekend?

#03 Did Julia Roberts win any awards specifically for her role as Tess Ocean?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The most famous actor in *Ocean's Eleven* (2001) at the time of its release was widely considered to be **Julia Roberts**. While the film featured an A-list ensemble including George Clooney and Brad Pitt, Roberts held the distinction of being the most bankable and highest-paid female star in the world, having just achieved a major career milestone the year prior. ### **Specific Details on Fame and Notable Films** **The Most Famous Actor:** * **Julia Roberts** **Reason for Notability at the Time of Release (December 2001):** * **Recent Oscar Win:** She had won the Academy Award for Best Actress in March 2001 for her leading role in the biographical drama ***Erin Brockovich*** (2000), a film released the year before *Ocean's Eleven*. * **Record Salary:** For her role in *Erin Brockovich*, Roberts became the first actress to earn a **$20 million salary** for a film, a figure that was unprecedented for a female actor at the time. * **Global Title:** She was commonly referred to as "**America's Sweetheart**" and the "undisputed queen of rom-coms," due to her widespread popularity and box office success. **Other Notable Films Prior to *Ocean's Eleven*** Roberts' fame was built on a series of major critical and commercial hits leading up to 2001, including: * ***Pretty Woman*** **(1990):** This highly successful romantic comedy is often credited with catapulting Roberts to international stardom at age 22. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. * ***Notting Hill*** **(1999):** A global box office sensation where she starred opposite Hugh Grant, cementing her status as the leading romantic comedy star of the decade. * ***My Best Friend's Wedding*** **(1997):** This film was a massive commercial success that revitalized the romantic comedy genre and earned her a Golden Globe nomination. * ***Steel Magnolias*** **(1989):** An early, major dramatic role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and her first Academy Award nomination.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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At the time of Ocean's Eleven's release in December 2001, Julia Roberts was the most famous and powerful actor in the cast. Her fame was at its absolute zenith following her Best Actress Oscar win for Erin Brockovich in March 2001. She was the first actress to command a $20 million salary, making her the most bankable female star in Hollywood. Her notable filmography prior to 2001 included massive hits like Pretty Woman (1990), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), and Notting Hill (1999), as well as the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias (1989). While George Clooney and Brad Pitt were major A-list stars, Roberts held the highest industry 'power ranking' (as evidenced by Forbes and salary benchmarks) during the film's release window.

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