Julia Roberts Shares Rare Glimpse Into Her, Danny Moder’s “Empty Nest”

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Julia Roberts knows she’s not a pretty woman when crying over her kids.

Okay, so she totally tried to dodge the question when she was talking to Stephen Colbert! I mean, can you blame her? It’s just…a lot to process! It’s about her kids, you guys – her twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus, who are *20* already – where does the time go?! – and her son, Henry, who’s 18. They’ve *all* moved out! All of them! It’s so bittersweet, knowing she and Danny Moder raised them so well they’re ready to fly the nest, but still…my heart aches for her!

During her Oct. 1 appearance on the Late Show, she told the host, “I’m not sure starting our interview with me crying is the best way to begin.”

Putting the humor aside, Julia pointed out that she and Danny-who got married in 2002 after first meeting while filming the 2000 movie The Mexican-are happily embracing this next chapter in their lives.

“It’s all fun, honestly,” she continued. “It is all so delicious.”

However, the August: Osage County actress shares that she’s not yet comfortable being away from her children for extended periods.

She said she really enjoys being with them and making time for them. Luckily, they’ve been able to visit each other often, even as the children have grown and left home – what’s often called an empty nest.

Also, Julia is very proud of her children, explaining, “I realize people naturally think their kids are wonderful. And my kids are wonderful.”

As for if Hazel, Phinnaeus and Henry return the same admiration? 

“I think they do,” Julia said. “They indicate that.”

The Academy Award-winning actress and her husband generally prefer to keep their family life private. However, Danny recently offered a glimpse of their oldest son’s skateboarding talent. He posted a slow-motion Instagram video of Phinnaeus at a nearby skate park, with the caption, “who likes Butter?”

Additionally, for Mother’s Day in May, the cinematographer shared a sweet and uncommon photo of Julia with all three of her children, all snuggled up together at the park.

“Mothers make the coolest stuff,” Danny captioned the Instagram post. “Love these guys.”

Read on for a look back at Julia and Danny’s cutest family photos. 

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2025-10-03 05:47