Party time

Lets call it a jubilee!

Julia Roberts quips when reminded that this year marks the 30th anniversary of her big-screen debut inSatisfaction.

No, it feels like an accomplishment.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

If you made watches for 30 years, you would be proud of that.

The group grew so close that Lucas spent Thanksgiving with Roberts family.

It really was a family Thanksgiving dinner.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

I damaged my hand, actually, remembers Roberts.

[Laughs] Recalls Lucas, Oh yeah, I think I actually got bruised.

She went hard, so credit to her.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

you’re able to feel the tragedy of this woman being caged.

Were not used to seeing Julia Roberts get intimidated or bullied.

It was so evocative.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

Says Roberts ofHomecomings final scene: Its like Who shot J.R.?

You want to spend all summer talking about that kind of thing.

The actress at least feels satisfied and energized by her current work.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

Beaming about theHomecomingexperience, Roberts says, Everything really came together in this dreamlike way.

Maybe Im just done.

I should just retire.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

Turquoise delight

Click through for the second of Roberts' two covers.

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel

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Julia Roberts photographed by Carter Smith at the Beekman Hotel