HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#20
#1
#1
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19
13
7
11
14.3
6.7
23
26
Shrek $268.2 Million
Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million
$2.2 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Eddie Murphy
23 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shrek | $268.2 Million |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | $113.0 Million |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | $123.3 Million |
| 1999 | Life | $64.0 Million |
| 1999 | Bowfinger | $66.4 Million |
Julia Roberts
26 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Mexican | $66.8 Million |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | $183.4 Million |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | $93.6 Million |
| 2000 | Erin Brockovich | $125.6 Million |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | $152.3 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Eddie Murphy versus Julia Roberts is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Julia Roberts as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Julia Roberts while still showing distinct strengths on each side.