Its about a women who has been abused by her husband, and trying to decide if she should leave her husband. No kids, and a famious actress. Maybe 1998 film

Could you possibly give a bit more information to better assist you?

Living with the enemy... Julia Roberts

Or Enough, w/ J-lo

living with the enemy...Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts was in "Sleeping with the Enemy.:)"

Here are two more possibilities:

A CRY FOR HELP: THE TRACY THURMAN STORY
Director: Robert Markowitz
Year film was made: 1989
Stars: Nancy McKeon and Bruce Weitz

This is the story of the landmark case that led to the adoption of
Domestic violence legislation and reforms in police responses to
Domestic violence calls.

http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move2684.html

SHATTERED DREAMS
Director: Robert Iscove
Year film was made: 1990
Stars: Lindsay Wagner and Michael Nouri

The true story of Charlotte Fedders, the abused wife of a prominent
Washington official. The film documents her quest to break the vicious
Cycle of domestic violence.

http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move2342.html