Julia Roberts' Mom: Remembering Betty Lou Bredemus' Life & Legacy

Have you ever wondered about the roots of Hollywood royalty? Betty Lou Bredemus, the mother of the iconic Julia Roberts, was a remarkable woman whose life and legacy extend far beyond her daughter's fame.

On a somber Thursday in February, Julia Roberts faced a deeply personal loss with the passing of her mother, Betty Lou Bredemus. The Oscar-winning actress mourned the death of her mother, who was 80 years old and had bravely fought a long battle with lung cancer. Betty Lou Bredemus wasn't just the mother of a Hollywood star; she was a woman of substance, a former actress, an acting coach, and a United States Air Force veteran. Her life was rich with experiences and relationships that shaped not only her own destiny but also influenced the lives of her children, including the acclaimed Julia Roberts and actor Eric Roberts.

Betty Lou Bredemus: Biographical and Professional Overview
Full Name Betty Lou Bredemus
Date of Birth August 13, 1934
Place of Birth Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Date of Death February 19, 2015
Age at Death 80
Cause of Death Lung Cancer
Occupation Actress, Acting Coach, US Air Force Veteran
Father John James Warren Billingsley (Wendel John Bredemus)
Mother Elizabeth Ellen
Siblings John (Brother)
Marriages
  • Walter Grady Roberts (1955-1972)
  • Michael Motes (1972-1983)
Children
  • Eric Roberts
  • Lisa Roberts Gillan
  • Julia Roberts
  • Nancy Motes
Grandchildren Emma Roberts, Henry Daniel Moder, Hazel Moder, Phinneaus Moder
Education Austin High School (Graduated 1952)
Military Service United States Air Force
Awards/Honors National Defense Service Medal
Additional Information Matriarch of the Roberts family, influenced a generation of actors.
Reference Betty Lou Bredemus - IMDb
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Meet Betty Lou Bredemus Julia Roberts' Mother A Life of Love and
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA MARCH 25 Actress Julia Roberts and her mom Betty
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Julia Roberts Misses Mom Betty in Emotional Tribute 5 Years after Her Death

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