Some red carpet moments never fade from memory. For Julia Roberts, one unforgettable night came in 1999 at the premiere of Notting Hill. She waved to fans, and the gesture revealed unshaved armpits. The image quickly turned into one of the year’s biggest celebrity scandals.

More than two decades later, the conversation looks different. As Parade reported, the old photo recently resurfaced online, and fans now feel she deserved better. Instead of criticism, many expressed regret for how harshly Roberts was treated. For audiences who adored her in Pretty Woman or My Best Friend’s Wedding, it feels like a long-overdue apology.

Julia Roberts’ Notting Hill Premiere Controversy

In 1999, tabloids seized on the moment and made it front-page news. Julia Roberts became the subject of endless chat

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