HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#12
#1
#5
#1
23
14
10
12
15.7
6.3
32
28
Grease $160.0 Million
Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million
$1.8 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
John Travolta
32 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | $213.3 Million |
| 2001 | Swordfish | $69.8 Million |
| 2001 | Domestic Disturbance | $45.2 Million |
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | $10.0 Million |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | $21.5 Million |
Julia Roberts
28 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Full Frontal | $2.5 Million |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | $16.0 Million |
| 2001 | The Mexican | $66.8 Million |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | $183.4 Million |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | $93.6 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, John Travolta 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.
The category score gives Julia Roberts the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Julia Roberts while still showing distinct strengths on each side.