Hey there, let me tell you something interesting. Eric Roberts, the talented actor and Academy Award nominee, has decided to come clean about some past remarks he made about his sister Julia Roberts' journey to superstardom. It's a fascinating story of reflection, growth, and family ties that have weathered the storms of fame.
Eric's New Memoir: A Candid Look at His Life
In his newly released memoir titled Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far, Eric takes readers on a personal journey through his life and career. What makes this book particularly compelling is his heartfelt apology to his younger sister Julia. He openly admits that he regrets claiming credit for her rise to fame, and he's not holding back in expressing his regret.
A Heartfelt Apology to Julia
In an excerpt from the memoir shared by Entertainment Weekly, Eric reflects on his past comments. He says, "Now one of the things I’d like to apologize for in this book is for publicly saying on more than one occasion, 'If it wasn't for me, there would be no Julia Roberts.' That statement was not only unfortunate but also completely untrue." He continues, "I hope Julia will accept this more public apology. It was a thoughtless thing to have said. I was proud of her, but my pride turned into something selfish." Eric acknowledges Julia's drive and talent, saying, "She’s a very driven woman. Someone would have discovered her in a place like New York without my help."
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Brotherly Influence: The Move to New York
While Eric apologizes for taking undue credit, he does emphasize that he played a significant role in inspiring Julia and their sister Lisa to move to New York City. He recalls, "I was born to do this. I moved to New York City when I wasn’t even old enough to drink a beer in public. If Julia had stayed in Atlanta, she might have married a wealthy guy and lived a very different life. So I will take credit for saying to my sisters, 'Come on up, girls; the water's fine.' That’s when, it seems to me, she saw my life as a young actor in New York, and she wanted to try it for herself." Eric admits that his behavior became difficult over time, leading to his sisters moving out. He even paid for their apartment for the first year so he could have some privacy.
References to Past Interviews
This apology seems to reference comments Eric made in a 2018 interview with Vanity Fair, where he spoke about Julia and his daughter, Emma Roberts. At the time, he said, "If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts and no Emma Roberts as celebrities, as actresses, and I’m very proud of that." He went on to share, "When Julia first came to New York, I went into William Morris and I said, 'Which one of you is going to sign my sister Julia?'" He added, "I’m proud that everyone knows I was first, because I was first by a long shot. I was the first to get Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, so I’m proud of that."
The Impact of Addiction on Family Relationships
Eric openly admits that his struggles with drug addiction affected his relationship with Julia over the years. He says, "I was exhausting to be around. Complainy, blamey, unable to enjoy enjoyment. Everyone in my world needed a break sometimes, and that must have included Julia." He reflects on the deep bond they shared, saying, "I was crazy about my sisters. Loved them, adored them. They were precious to me, and we had times of great closeness. We all felt very protective of each other, but the hardest person to protect yourself from is yourself."
