Let’s talk about a Hollywood icon who’s been lighting up screens for decades—Julia Roberts. The beloved star of Pretty Woman has revealed some deeply personal insights into her life, her career, and her transformation as a person. In a candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, Julia, now 49, opened up about how meeting her husband, Danny Moder, and becoming a mom to their three children completely changed her perspective on life and fame.
A New Chapter: Julia Roberts Finds Her Center
Julia’s journey from a young, rising actress to a grounded, self-assured woman is nothing short of inspiring. As Mark Bego, author of Julia Roberts: America’s Sweetheart, told Closer Weekly, "In the last couple of years, Julia has evolved into someone who is very centered and extremely self-confident." It’s clear that maturity has brought wisdom, and with her 50th birthday just around the corner, Julia is embracing this new phase of her life with grace and authenticity.
The Love That Changed Everything
When Julia talks about meeting Danny Moder, you can hear the sincerity in her voice. "It was meeting Danny... finding my person," she shared. "When I think about what makes my life my life, and makes sense and just shines inside of me, it’s him. Everything has come from that for me." Not only has Danny been her rock, but they’ve even had the chance to work together. Julia described the experience as a mix of comfort and terror—comfort because it’s her partner, but terror because he’s the one she wants to impress most. Watch the video below to dive deeper into Julia’s story!
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A Career Built on Choices
After decades of delivering unforgettable performances and racking up an impressive array of awards, Julia now has the luxury of being choosy about her roles. She’s a mom first and foremost, and her priorities have shifted. "Deep down, we all know you can’t stand on the top point of a pinnacle on your tiptoes, and not at some point lose your balance, or get tired, or say, ‘OK somebody else take over, I have to go to the bathroom,’” she joked. While she’s proud of her achievements and excited about what’s to come, she feels incredibly fortunate to already have so much in her life.
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From Movie Star to Soccer Mom
These days, Julia jokes that she’s more of a soccer mom than a Hollywood star. "If I wasn’t here today, I’d be in the carpool lane ferrying my kids to school," she quipped. And when it comes to turning 50 in an industry that often values youth, Julia isn’t fazed. "Too much thinking and pondering, it’s exhausting me. Because we’re still moving forward, aren’t we?" she said with a laugh.
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