The young Hotel for Dogs star, who is also the niece of Julia Roberts, has been working hard to be recognized for her talents, and not only her last name.
“Some people look at me and think, ‘She’s just Julia Roberts’ niece,’” Roberts told Teen Vogue. “So I wanted to do something smaller and edgier, something that would show I really am an actress.”
That something edgier was a starring role in the independent film Lymelife. The film, which was shot on location in London, is described by Roberts as a mix between American Beauty and The Ice Storm. Alec Baldwin and Cynthia Nixon also star in Lymelife.
In addition to building a successful film career, the 18-year-old actress plans on making time for an education, and plans to enroll in a New York university in the fall.