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