HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#7
#1
#5
#1
21
12
10
10
15.9
7.2
29
23
Grease $160.0 Million
Pretty Woman $178.4 Million
$1.5 Billion
Box Office
$1.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
John Travolta
29 theatrical releases • $1.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | $10.0 Million |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | $21.5 Million |
| 1999 | The General's Daughter | $102.7 Million |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | $36.4 Million |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | $39.0 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.
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. The category score gives Julia Roberts the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Julia Roberts as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Julia Roberts without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.