Eric Roberts has finally set the record straight regarding his relationship with his sister, Julia Roberts, ending years of speculation that the famous siblings were embroiled in a bitter feud.
During an appearance on the It happened in Hollywood In the April 14 podcast, the 69-year-old actor insisted that the breakup rumors were completely false and that the two had always maintained a bond of mutual respect.
Although he admitted that they had their share of “daily disagreements,” like any other siblings, Eric confirmed that he and the Pretty woman The stars are on perfect terms.
Addressing the long-standing rumors, Eric told host Seth Abramovitch: “It’s not true, it’s never been true. We’re fine.”
He went on to describe Julia, 58, as a “cool girl” and a “wonderful human”, particularly praising her skills as a mother to his three children.
Eric explained that the two rarely talk to the media about each other because they don’t like how the press often tries to portray their relationship as a “competition.”
He noted that because they were never candidates for the same roles, there was never any professional competition between them, despite how the public might perceive their careers.
This clarification comes several years after Eric made controversial remarks to Vanity Fairclaiming that Julia and her daughter, Emma Roberts, only found fame because of him.
He has since made it his mission to make amends, calling those past comments “stupid,” “unfortunate” and “wrong.”
In his 2024 memoir, Runaway train: or, The story of my life so farhe issued a public apology to Julia, whom he affectionately calls “Julie”, acknowledging that she is a “very driven woman” who would have conquered Hollywood with or without his help.
He admitted that his earlier claims were the result of misplaced pride rather than reality.
Today, the actor seems content to just be a supportive sibling, telling the podcast, “I love my sister very much. I’m in awe of her wonderful career.”
It seems that for the Roberts family, the focus has shifted away from Hollywood rivalry and back to the simple everyday reality of being siblings.
