Eric Roberts has shared the secret behind his three-decade marriage.
Crediting “honesty and intimacy” for the strength of his relationship with his partner Eliza Roberts both on and off screen, the 69-year-old actor opened up about their bond in a chat with PEOPLE magazine at a special screening of A24’s new film Eternity at AMC Century City.
Chatting with his wife, who was also at the event, Eric reflected on their relationship, which began in 1992.
Eric, who was Oscar-nominated for Running train and is the brother of Julia Roberts, joked about the length of his union with Eliza: “It’s been 62 years.”
This made Eliza laugh and reply: “Oh Eric, stop. Since 1992 it’s been more than 30 years and it’s crazy in Hollywood.”
Revealing the secret of what kept them together for so long, Eric said: “It’s called honesty. It’s an overused word so it means nothing. But honesty is hard. Honesty and intimacy. You’ve got them both, you’ve got them. But you’ve got to have them both.”
Eliza, who manages her husband’s acting career, said she has been working with him “since the beginning” of their relationship.
She added: “Since I’m in the business anyway, it just felt like the smart thing to do at home.”
Eric added: “It’s been incredible. I love my boss.”
Eliza explained the key to balancing their personal and professional lives by saying, “Listening, respecting and then making sure someone has the last word, which is me.”
