Julia Roberts took on a more modest appearance while filming an intense scene for August: Osage County, where her character, Barbara Weston, had to identify a dead body. Dressed in jeans and layered tops, she looked far from her usual glamorous self. Her emotional performance saw her breaking down in tears, seeking comfort from Ewan McGregor’s character, Bill Fordham. However, in between takes, the mood lightened as Roberts was seen laughing with co-star Julianne Nicholson, who appeared to be sharing a funny moment with the cast.
The film, released in 2013, featured an ensemble cast including Meryl Streep as Violet Weston and Benedict Cumberbatch as Little Charles Aiken. Julianne Nicholson also embraced a dowdy look, sporting a blue shirt and brown flared trousers. The casting process saw changes, with Juliette Lewis replacing Andrea Riseborough as Karen Weston due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, Chloë Moretz auditioned for the role of Jean Fordham but ultimately lost out to Abigail Breslin.