Julia Roberts‘ family life took center stage when she welcomed twins Phinnaeus and Hazel with husband Danny Moder in 2004, marking a turning point for the Oscar-winning actress. Since then, Roberts has prioritized her role as a mom, nurturing close bonds with her three children while balancing her successful career, creating cherished memories together in their Malibu home.
Finding Happiness in Motherhood
When reflecting on the significant changes that motherhood brought, Roberts described how stepping back from acting allowed her to fully embrace her new chapter as a parent to Finn, Hazel, and Henry.
“By the time we had kids, I had accomplished things and felt secure about that part of my life,”
Julia Roberts, Oscar winner, told the Wall Street Journal.
“I was so joyful moving into the family phase of my life in a sincere way. For a long time, they weren’t even aware I had a job because I was home so much.”
Even as Henry joined the family in 2007, Roberts continued to make her children her central focus.
Family Home and Evolving Connections
Julia Roberts has acknowledged the changing dynamics within her household as her children have grown, especially since Henry left for college, leaving their Malibu home quieter. She continues to cherish her responsibilities as a mother, seeing it as the most significant role of her life.
The Joy of Everyday Moments
Roberts has often spoken openly about her positive experience spending time with her kids and celebrating the daily joys they bring.
“I know everyone thinks their kids are great, well… I think my kids are great,”
Julia Roberts, Oscar winner, shared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
“I love hanging out with them and spending time with them.”
Meeting Her Partner
The actress credits meeting her cinematographer husband, Danny Moder, during the filming of “The Mexican” in 2001, as the moment her life truly transformed. They married on July 4, 2002, and Roberts has often described Moder as a core part of her happiness.
“When I think about what makes my life my life, and makes sense and just shine inside of me, it’s him,”
Julia Roberts, Oscar winner, told Harper’s Bazaar UK.
“Everything has come from that for me.”
Raising Kids in the Spotlight
Roberts has recounted that her children were once unaware of her public profile, only to gradually discover her fame. In a conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2018, Roberts recalled how her children once asked, “You’re famous?” and then amusingly compared her level of fame to that of Taylor Swift. This realization highlighted the delicate balance she and Danny Moder have struck, maintaining a nurturing family environment despite her global recognition.
Setting an Example Through Creativity
Despite her decades-spanning film career, Roberts made sure her children understood the value of her work while prioritizing time at home. She explained,
“So much of my children’s younger life they would see their dad go off and I would work a little, but they almost didn’t notice,”
Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman star, told the New York Times Magazine.
“It was like I was only gone when they were napping or something. But as they get older, and particularly with my daughter, I do have a sense of responsibility for showing my children that I can be creative and that it’s meaningful to me.”
The Importance of Family Bonds
Roberts often emphasizes that at the heart of all her achievements is the family she and her husband have nurtured together. As she described in 2022,
“The life that I have built with my husband, the life that we’ve built with our children, that’s the best stuff. To come home at the end of the day, triumphantly, to them.”
Julia Roberts, Oscar winner, said on CBS Sunday Morning.
Celebrating Milestones Together
The actress continually values private and shared victories—whether it’s making memories at the beach, supporting each child’s ambitions like Hazel’s red carpet debut, or simply being together for important family events. Roberts and Moder remain a team, celebrating 20 years of marriage, encouraging their children to pursue their interests, and enjoying simple traditions like “speed racers” moments, all of which strengthen their family ties.
Looking Ahead to New Chapters
As her children mature and carve their own paths, Julia Roberts remains devoted to supporting their journeys while cherishing the foundation of love and unity she and Danny Moder have built.
“Everything has come from that for me,”
as Roberts lovingly noted, reinforcing that her family is her greatest accomplishment. The actress’s reflections on her life underscore the influence of close bonds, personal growth, and the joy found in everyday family life—a message sure to resonate with anyone cherishing similar moments.
