A Big Paycheck
Julia Roberts made Hollywood history by earning $20 million for her role in Erin Brockovich, making her the first woman to break that salary barrier.
Behind the Scenes Drama
The film almost didn’t feature Albert Finney as Ed Masry, but Danny DeVito convinced him to join. His portrayal of Ed became one of the film’s most beloved performances.
Movie Success
Despite its modest $52 million budget, Erin Brockovich grossed over $250 million worldwide and was a huge box office hit.