Annabeth of 'Mystic Pizza' is a character played by Julia Roberts in the 1988 romantic comedy-drama film of the same name. She is a young woman from a small town in Connecticut who dreams of leaving her hometown and making something of herself. Her job at Mystic Pizza is a stepping stone to achieving her dreams. GISH is an acronym for the character's full name, which is Genevieve Annabeth Shackleford.