Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts has become an indispensable part of the Hollywood scene. Both her Oscar-winning performance in “Erin Brockovich” and her breakout role in “Pretty Woman” attest to her acting chops. She is regarded as a key figure in the entertainment business, so it’s easy to see why her unshaven armpits would have sparked such a media frenzy.

She wore a short-sleeved gown to the premiere of “Notting Hill,” exposing her hairy armpits as she waved. Some saw it as a statement in fashion and a rejection of a particular beauty ideal. Still, in an interview, she explained that she had just underestimated the length of her sleeves.