HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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#1
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20
12
7
10
19.4
7.2
23
23
Back to the Future $212.3 Million
Pretty Woman $178.4 Million
$1.0 Billion
Box Office
$1.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Michael J. Fox
23 theatrical releases • $1.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Stuart Little | $140.0 Million |
| 1996 | The Frighteners | $16.8 Million |
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! | $37.8 Million |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | $32.8 Million |
| 1995 | The American President | $60.1 Million |
Julia Roberts
23 theatrical releases • $1.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Erin Brockovich | $125.6 Million |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | $152.3 Million |
| 1999 | Notting Hill | $116.1 Million |
| 1998 | Stepmom | $91.1 Million |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | $127.1 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
By the 2000 season, the comparison is less about a single breakout moment and more about the shape of each actor's accumulated Hollywood results. 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.