Roberts elaborated on her children’s perception of her fame when they questioned her about it. She said that when her fame started dawning on them, they started to enquire about it. Who wouldn’t when your mother, Julia Roberts? Her diplomatic reply was that many people know who she is or have seen a movie featuring her, given she has so many acting credits to her name.
She never detailed the many projects she was involved in and didn’t describe each movie or nomination she had to her name. The children’s following question was if she’s more famous than Taylor Swift. That’s a younger audience for you.
Part of the Family
Two people who got an up-close peek into the Roberts-Moder household are actors Lucas Hedges and Kathryn Newton. They were about to become Roberts's onscreen children and had to study and analyze what it was really like to be a member of this family.
The two played the parts of Roberts's children in the drama "Ben Is Back," and Julia had them come over and meet her actual kids. Hedges and Newton stayed over for a while, merging the on-screen family with the real-life one quite successfully. Talk about bringing your work home and really taking acting to the next level.
The Kids Are Unimpressed
You would think that the children of one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood would appreciate their mother's standing in the industry. Well, apparently, Roberts's kids are not very impressed by it.
When coming on as a guest for Oprah Winfrey's show, she said her kids don't really grasp how incredibly famous she is. It looks like her films appeal to an audience of a different age group, so her children don't perceive her as a celebrity. This really comes as no surprise since Roberts made her biggest mark on Hollywood in the '90s and early 00s, which was a time when her kids were not even a wink in the sky yet.
Handling Rumors
Starting a rumor is incredibly easy in Hollywood, and Roberts knows all about it. Every once in a while, tabloids or online pseudo-journalists pop up with a rumor that she and Moder are about to break up, and that their marriage may end in divorce.
According to her, it can sometimes do nothing but hurt her feelings because she takes such pride in her marriage, and rightfully so since Roberts have been going strong for over 20 years now. But her number one priority is to make sure her children know the truth — mommy and daddy are very much in love and by no means are separating.
Insta Mom
Despite being regularly targeted by the paparazzi and tabloids alike, Roberts and Moder are known to lead a pretty private life out of the spotlight when possible. So joining Instagram was a big step for her when she finally made her account in the summer of 2018. However, it was a necessary step that helps her take better control over false rumors about her marriage.
Her opening an Instagram account was actually an idea offered by her children. Now featuring over 11 million followers, she's still learning how to balance Instagram with her private lifestyle. She is definitely not as active as most celebrities but at least she gets to control her narrative slightly.