Julia Roberts, the Academy Awards-winning superstar, marked a significant milestone as she celebrated the 19th birthdays of her twins, Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter. In a rare glimpse into her family life, Roberts shared a heartwarming black-and-white photo capturing the twins as toddlers, seated in her lap. The image, with a blurred background, emphasizes the bond between Roberts and her children, making it a touching tribute to their 19 years of life.
Captioning the photo, Roberts expressed her sentiments, stating, “✨✨19✨✨ There are no words for the joy, the fun, the wild rumpus of life together. 💕” The post provided a rare glimpse into Roberts’ private life, as she has chosen to keep her children mostly out of the public eye.
In addition to Hazel and Phinnaeus, Roberts shares a 16-year-old son, Henry, with her husband Danny Moder. The couple, who tied the knot on July 4, 2002, recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. While Roberts has achieved immense success in her career, she has intentionally slowed down since embracing motherhood, emphasizing the importance of her family life.
During an appearance on the Today show last year, Roberts shared candidly about the challenges of motherhood, admitting to moments of fear and self-doubt. “Sometimes, I get gripped with fear of blowing it,” she said. “And sometimes, I’ve just said to my kids, ‘So today, me as a mom? Can we just take that off the board? Because I blew it.’”
Roberts, who once dominated romantic comedies, deliberately shifted her focus as a mother. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, she highlighted the significance of the life she and her husband have built with their children, emphasizing the fulfillment derived from family over Hollywood’s spotlight. “The life that I’ve built with my husband,” she explained, “The life that we’ve built with our children. And that’s the best stuff … The point is to come home at the end of the day triumphantly to them.”
