Julia Roberts, left, received an Academy Award nominated for her portrayal of environmental activist Erin Brockovich, right, in a 2000 film. Click through to see more photos of Roberts in the movie.
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Brockovich was an environmental activist who began her famous fight against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in 1992.
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In her case against PG&E, Brockovich said the company was responsible for contaminating drinking water in Hinkley, California.
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Brockovich won her lawsuit against PG&E, which is the focus of the 2000 film.
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The real-life Brockovich, not pictured, made a cameo in the film as a waitress named Julia.
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Aaron Eckhart played Brockovich's biker boyfriend, George.
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The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, and its widespread success made Brockovich a household name.
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Following her case against PG&E, Brockovich took on several other anti-pollution lawsuits.
