You’re probably wondering how on earth a non-celebrity might even consider approaching a Hollywood A-lister in the first place. We were wondering the same thing. Well, interestingly, chatting with Roberts on set wasn’t all that complicated for Moder according to him.
Roberts states that she is quite relaxed on set and that the crew not only gets to see her most professional side but also her most frazzled one. Seeing the entirety of someone’s personality makes them pretty approachable, and that was no different when Moder approached her on the set of the film he was involved in making – “The Mexican.”
Another Romantic Chapter
Next in line to capture Roberts' heart was actor Matthew Perry, who you probably know as Chandler from the cult classic series "Friends." She even gave a guest appearance on the show. Unfortunately, things didn’t last as long as they may have wished, and this relationship, too, came to an end.
In 1998, Roberts met her next romantic partner, actor Benjamin Bratt from "Law & Order," and gave a little cameo in his show too. The two dated for quite some time and even went to the 2000 Oscars together. Allegedly, the two enjoyed fine dining together but not so much the spotlight.
Meeting Moder
In 2000, Roberts acted in the film "The Mexican" alongside Brad Pitt. They supposedly had a slight fling and dated at the time. While Bratt and Roberts had a pretty steady relationship, it apparently wasn't true love in the long run. The two split up in 2001, but Roberts met her one true love a little before that happened.
The man in question was an interesting cinematographer — Danny Moder. Back then, they both had significant others — Roberts had Bratt, and Moder was still married to film makeup artist Vera Steinberg. By 2001, they broke up with their spouses, and in 2002, they made things official and married.
Moder — the Backstory
Danny Moder was born in Los Angeles and started working in the Hollywood film industry in the year 1992. The first movie he worked on as a production assistant is "Crimson Tide," an action thriller directed by Tony Scoot and it was released in 1995.
From there, he climbed through the ranks of backstage odd jobs. As a camera and electric team member, he worked on films like "Enemy of the State" (1998) and eventually started creating his own movies. Some of the films he created include "Fireflies in the Garden" (2008) and "Secret in Their Eyes" (2015), starring Roberts.
The Wedding
Despite her flashy career, Roberts is a pretty modest person, and it has been said that she is effortlessly easy to work with. When she married Moder in 2002, it was in a low-key ceremony held in New Mexico at a ranch owned by the actress (thanks to all the wealth she’d built up from her Hollywood career). The guest list totaled sixty people, which is rare for a Hollywood-style venue.
The couple kept things simple, exchanging handwritten vows and wearing non-traditional clothes. Instead of the usual gown and tux, the two opted for a pink floral gown for the bride and a red/tan ensemble for the groom.