HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#20
#1
#14
#1
12
4
0
2
22.3
15.3
16
10
Lethal Weapon 2 $147.3 Million
Pretty Woman $178.4 Million
$686.4 Million
Box Office
$621.3 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Mel Gibson
16 theatrical releases • $686.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 | $144.7 Million |
| 1992 | Forever Young | $56.0 Million |
| 1990 | Hamlet | $20.7 Million |
| 1990 | Bird on a Wire | $71.0 Million |
| 1990 | Air America | $31.1 Million |
Julia Roberts
10 theatrical releases • $621.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Player | $21.7 Million |
| 1991 | Sleeping With the Enemy | $101.6 Million |
| 1991 | Hook | $119.7 Million |
| 1991 | Dying Young | $33.7 Million |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman | $178.4 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, Mel Gibson 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.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Julia Roberts and remains tied to the selected ranking season.