Actresses during this decade frequently transitioned between blockbuster action films and prestige dramas, often becoming household names through both film and television. Julia RobertsJulia Roberts began the 2000s by winning an Academy Award for her performance in the biographical film ‘Erin Brockovich’. Heigl was often cited as the new “queen of romantic comedies” during the late 2000s with films like ‘The Ugly Truth’. Her career trajectory in the 2000s was marked by a shift from youth-oriented media to more diverse film roles. She continued to work frequently in the early 2000s, appearing in films like ‘Loser’, ‘Sugar & Spice’, and ‘Spun’.