Eric Roberts has finally set the record straight about his relationship with his sister, Julia Roberts, shutting down years of speculation that the famous siblings were involved in a bitter feud.
During a performance at It happened in Hollywood podcast on April 14, the 69-year-old actor insisted that rumors of a split are completely false and that the pair have always maintained a bond of mutual respect.
While admitting that they have their fair share of “day-to-day disagreements” just like any other sibling, Eric confirmed that he and Beautiful woman star is in perfect way.
Regarding the long-running gossip, 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 chick” and a “wonderful person”, and particularly praised her abilities as a mother to his three children.
Eric explained that the couple rarely talk about each other to the media because they don’t like how the press often tries to portray their relationship as a “competition”.
He noted that since they are never ready for the same roles, there has never been any professional competition between them, despite how the public might perceive their careers.
The clarification comes several years after Eric made controversial remarks Vanity Fairand claimed that Julia and his daughter, Emma Roberts, only found fame because of him.
He has since been on a mission to make amends, describing those earlier comments as “fraudulent”, “unfortunate” and “untrue”.
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 appears to be just a supportive brother, telling the podcast, “I like 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, day-to-day reality of being siblings.
