Julia Roberts is diving headfirst into the evolving dynamics of her family life. The star of Leave the World Behind recently opened up about how her communication style with her teenage twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus, has shifted now that they've headed off to college. It’s not just a new chapter for the kids—it's a big adjustment for Julia too.
“I still parent them the same way I did when they were under my roof,” Julia explained during her appearance on Today on December 4. “I’m still asking, ‘Are you getting enough sleep? Do you feel sick? Are you drinking enough tea? Text me when you get home safe.’ It's like I can see them with my own eyes, even though they're miles away.” Julia’s parenting style hasn’t changed much—it’s just adapted to fit the distance.
Hazel and Phinnaeus, both 19, might be living away from home now, but Julia keeps the lines of communication open. She shares these three children—her two eldest and her youngest son, Henry—with her husband, Danny Moder. Despite the miles between them, the family remains closely connected.
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Staying Connected Across Time Zones
It’s not always easy to keep everyone in sync, especially when Julia is traveling for work. “It’s funny, right now, me being away,” she joked. “Danny and Henry are at home, I’m in another time zone, Phinn is somewhere, Hazel is somewhere else, and yet we were all on FaceTime the other day—just all together.”
She went on, “And it was so much fun. I might’ve even had a towel wrapped around my wet hair, but we were all so happy to be together like that. We’re still so deeply in love as a family.” Julia’s approach to technology shows that distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. Instead, it’s an opportunity to embrace new ways of staying close.
How Family Dynamics Have Evolved
As Julia watches her children grow into adults, she acknowledges that their family dynamics have naturally shifted over time. “I have immense gratitude for both my older kids because they still let me be the same mom to them,” she reflected. “There’s no eye-rolling or resistance—they get it. They understand where I’m coming from, and they’re open to it.”
This mutual understanding is something Julia cherishes deeply. “It’s not about me trying to control their lives anymore,” she said. “It’s about supporting them while respecting their independence. That balance is something we’ve worked on together, and it’s paying off.”
Setting Boundaries at Home
When it comes to technology use at home, Julia prefers to set boundaries that encourage meaningful interactions. “We’ve always had simple rules,” she shared. “When you walk in the door, your phone goes to the charging station. No phones at the dinner table—it’s non-negotiable.” By creating these tech-free zones, Julia ensures that family time remains sacred.
For Julia, motherhood is her top priority, even as her career continues to thrive. Last November, she celebrated her twins’ 19th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. “There are no words for the joy, the laughter, the wild adventures of life together,” she wrote in the caption. It’s clear that Julia treasures every moment with her family, whether they’re miles apart or sitting around the dinner table.
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