Is Emma Roberts related to Julia Roberts?

Last Modified Sep 7, 2023 17:48 GMT
Source - emmaroberts/ Instagram
Source - emmaroberts/ Instagram

Yes, Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts are related to each other as she is Julia Roberts’ niece.

Emma Roberts was born in Rhinebeck, New York. Her parents split up when she was just a baby, and she grew up with her mom, Kelly Cunningham. She attended the Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, California. Emma's dad is the famous actor Eric Roberts while her aunt is the Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts.

When Roberts was a kid, she spent time on movie sets with her aunt which made her want to be an actress. Her first movie role was in "Blow" in 2001, where she played Johnny Depp's character's daughter. After that, she had some small parts in other movies until she got the leading role in Nickelodeon's "Unfabulous" in 2004 as Addie Singer. Her performance earned her many award nominations and a chance to make music, including an album called "Unfabulous and More."

She continued to get more acting roles in different projects, like playing Nancy Drew in 2007, being in "Hotel for Dogs" in 2009, "4.3.2.1." in 2010, and "Scream 4" in 2011. In 2011, she started attending Sarah Lawrence College in New York to study English Literature.

Source - juliaroberts/ Instagram
Source - juliaroberts/ Instagram

Julia Roberts is a famous American actress and producer. She became a big star in Hollywood thanks to her role in the romantic movie "Pretty Woman" in 1990.

She's received three Golden Globe Awards from eight nominations and four Oscars, including one for Best Actress for her performance in "Erin Brockovich" in 2000.

Roberts was born in Smyrna, Georgia, on October 28, 1967 to Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts. She comes from a mix of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, and Swedish backgrounds.

Source - juliaroberts/ Instagram
Source - juliaroberts/ Instagram

Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts have never worked together in a movie or project. However, in the upcoming romantic comedy "Maybe I Do," Roberts is co-starring with Richard Gere. Interestingly, Gere is known for his roles in two popular romantic comedies from the '90s, "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," both of which featured Julia Roberts.

In "Maybe I Do," Gere plays the father of Emma's character and she expressed that this casting choice "just made so much sense" during a special screening of the film. She shared her admiration for Gere's work in the movies he made with her aunt and mentioned that it felt like a full-circle moment to work with him.

When asked if she felt like she was inheriting the romantic comedy torch from her aunt, Emma responded that it wasn't something they discussed. However, she expressed her excitement about working with Gere, especially because "Runaway Bride" is one of her favorite movies from her aunt's filmography.

Gere also praised Emma's performance in their upcoming movie, highlighting that she had one of the more challenging roles among the characters. He acknowledged her as her person with her career and unique approach to her craft, separate from her aunt's legacy.

FAQs

A. No, Emma Roberts and Julia Roberts are not siblings but Julia is Emma’s aunt.

A. In 2020, Emma Roberts became a mother when she welcomed her son, Rhodes Robert Hedlund, with her former partner, Garrett Hedlund.

A. In 2004, Roberts became a mother to twins, a daughter named Hazel and a son named Phinnaeus, and in June 2007, she welcomed another son named Henry.

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