Julia Roberts traded her glamorous image for a more dowdy look in *August: Osage County*, where she portrayed Barbara Weston. Set in Oklahoma, the film featured a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep and Benedict Cumberbatch.Juliette Lewis replaced Andrea Riseborough, while Abigail Breslin landed the role over Chloë Moretz. Roberts’ transformation was key to adding emotional depth to her character, earning her widespread acclaim.