Julia Roberts, a long-standing figure in Hollywood, opened up about the most outrageous rumors she has encountered throughout her career during the Watch What Happens Live After Show on October 8. Discussing her reactions to such stories, Roberts shared insights into the false claims surrounding her persona, highlighting how her experience with Julia Roberts rumor response has been shaped by these persistent falsehoods.
Familiar Yet Unfounded Claims: From Dating to Drug Use
Roberts recounted some of the absurd tabloid reports she has faced, including fabricated relationships. She remarked on the bizarre nature of these tales, saying,
“All tabloid reporting is pretty crazy. What would it be? I mean, I’ve dated boys I’ve never met, and lots of them,”
adding,
“I just thought, ‘That sounds great!’ Not true.”
The actress further addressed damaging rumors about drug use, specifically rejecting the notion that she is a drug addict.
She confessed that being accused of being late to work was an even more upsetting accusation than drug rumors, emphasizing her punctual nature by stating,
“Maybe being a drug addict or maybe being late to work, which I have never been,”
and clarifying,
“That was more upsetting than being accused of being a drug addict, honestly, because it goes against my moral compass.”
Personal Experiences Versus Public Misconceptions
Roberts clarified that she is not a habitual cannabis user, but did try marijuana once alongside a friend who was an experienced smoker. Reflecting on the experience, she shared,
“It just seemed like, ‘Yeah, yeah!’ And I was like, ‘What’s happening?!’ It is not good for me,”
while also noting her preference for alcoholic beverages, particularly red wine or vodka sodas.
Promoting “After the Hunt” and Joining the Bravo Clubhouse Conversation
The actress appeared in the Bravo Clubhouse during the 3,000th episode of Watch What Happens Live to promote her new film, After the Hunt, which stars Ayo Edebiri, known for her breakout role in The Bear. Host Andy Cohen engaged Roberts, a known fan of the Bravo network, in a discussion about current Real Housewives storylines, blending her film promotion with candid commentary on Bravo’s reality TV drama.
Julia Roberts Weighs in on Real Housewives Drama
During the segment, Roberts responded to Lisa Barlow’s efforts to dispel rumors related to legal disputes involving her businesses. She remarked on Barlow’s public defense with some skepticism:
“I did see a preview where Lisa presented a big poster board, PowerPoint presentation of her innocence. If you gotta ring the bell that hard, you’re guilty.”
Roberts also addressed claims made by Julia Lemigova during The Real Housewives of Miami reunion.
Specifically, Roberts supported Lemigova’s allegation that she and Adriana de Moura had been involved romantically, stating, “One million percent, yes,” and attributing her certainty to de Moura’s reaction to the claim.
Where to Watch and What’s Next
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen airs Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available on Peacock the day following their broadcast. Roberts’ appearance brought renewed attention to both her film and the intersection of celebrity culture with reality television, illustrating how public narratives can shape and disrupt personal reputations.
