Actor Eric Roberts has finally released his memoir entitled “Runaway Train“. He takes this opportunity to sincerely apologize to his sister Julia Roberts. The siblings Eric and Julia were estranged for many years. Eric hopes this will finally bring the siblings closer to each other.
Eric memoir chronicles his abusive childhood and his addiction to drugs. He also recounts stories from his long-acting career that includes an Oscar nomination he got for the movie “Runaway Train”.
Eric’s new book is not all about his past troubles but also about his journey into recovery and wanting to make things right with his family.
Julia Roberts is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood. She was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna, Georgia, and has been an enchantress for many years with her charms and art.
Julia first wanted to be a veterinarian as she had a passion for animals; her interest later changed to journalism. However, influenced by her brother Eric Roberts’s success in Hollywood, she decided to act. Her breakthrough came with the film “Mystic Pizza” in 1988 and “Steel Magnolias” in 1989.
Julia’s performance in “Pretty Woman” catapulted her into stardom in 1990. This romantic comedy outshone everyone’s expectations at the box office, and Julia received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Vivian Ward. Throughout the decade of the 1990s, she kept on featuring in hit films, such as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” in 1997, “Notting Hill” in 1999, and “Runaway Bride” in 1999.
Julia won the Academy Award for Best Actress for “Erin Brockovich” in 20001. She has also received three Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award. Her films combined have brought in over $3.9 billion in box offices worldwide, placing her as one of the most-paid stars in Hollywood.
Since 2002, Julia has been married to a cinematographer named Daniel Moder, with whom she has three children. She is also very much involved in philanthropic work; for instance, her work with UNICEF among other organizations stands out. Julia is still actively involved in the film world. Her recent projects include “Ticket to Paradise” (2022) and “Leave the World Behind” (2023).
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