Julia Roberts Transforms Completely for Emotional Role in August: Osage County – Filming Intense Scenes in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Julia Roberts looked unrecognizable as she stepped onto the set of August: Osage County in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, shedding her usual glamorous image for the role of Barbara Weston. With her face bare of makeup and dressed down in layered white and cream tops paired with loose blue jeans, the actress embraced a more “mumsy” look to bring this deeply troubled character to life.
On Thursday, Julia was joined by co-star Ewan McGregor as they filmed a heart-wrenching scene where their characters confront a tragic loss. The brunette actress, known in real life as a mother of three with husband Daniel Moder, let her emotions pour out in a raw and tearful performance that captivated the entire crew.
In the powerful moment, Julia’s character breaks down upon seeing a dead body identified by the local Sheriff. Ewan’s character, Bill Fordham, offers comfort, holding her hand and embracing her as tears stream down her face. Despite the intense drama unfolding on camera, behind the scenes Julia lightened the mood with laughter, sharing a funny moment with fellow cast member Julianne Nicholson.
Nicholson herself appeared in character, dressed simply in a blue shirt and brown flared trousers, with her hair pulled back—matching the film’s down-to-earth and realistic tone.
The star-studded cast of August: Osage County also includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Little Charles Aiken, alongside legends Meryl Streep and Violet Weston. The film’s IMDb page reveals that Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were initially considered for roles, with Riseborough dropping out due to scheduling conflicts and Juliette Lewis stepping in as Karen Weston. Meanwhile, young Chloë Moretz auditioned for Jean Fordham but the role went to Abigail Breslin.
What’s clear from the set is that, despite the heavy themes of family turmoil and addiction, the cast found moments of genuine joy and camaraderie as they brought this acclaimed story to life.
