Eric Roberts Apologizes to Sister Julia Roberts in Book 'Runaway Train'

[@Mariam-mi8tv]

Well that is his opinion, honest one. Why everyone is trying to make him change his opinion or lie. He has right to have his opinion about things and people

[@lorihill2948]

He's being candid, and I appreciate that.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Because white man bad now.

[@tbpbmb]

The last two minutes really shows who he is now. Kudos to you, Eric Roberts, for walking the path and coming out the other end wiser and smarter because not everyone does.

[@BlackWolves1998]

He is allowed to have his opinion. Doesn’t mean he hates his sister. Goodness he was other worldly beautiful when he was young and he is still good looking.

[@MegM-o7i]

honesty is an attractive quality

[@thequeenmidas]

Gotta love his honesty. Great actor and sounds like he's an awesomely fun and authentic person too🥰

[@joelewishenry7886]

He’s always been an amazing intense actor. Loved him Star 80 and Best of the best.

[@this1965]

And that smile! Such an honest beautiful smile. I like both of them. Eric and Julia.

[@captainknapton]

That was a very back handed apology....

[@SamanthaBaker8]

He basically stood by everything he said before…

[@bennettbembry74]

Exactly.

[@MadininaCarribean]

Ego, ego, ego...

[@MadininaCarribean]

Egoooooo

[@grose2272]

Sibling rivalry 😂😂😂

[@hello15848]

Its true! Eric had name recognition in the 70s and 80s. She knew to use the name Roberts because of that. His fame dimmed while hers rose.

[@mrlij6534]

no he put her in his movie and launched her career, this is the only reason anyones knows her

[@hello15848]

@@mrlij6534 exactly

[@rivonbilko6478]

I love Eric and Julia Roberts. I really hope they made peace even with his daughter.

[@noam65]

He seems much more at peace with himself. Just as a fellow human being, I'm happy for him.

[@flowersforme375]

He can tell his truth.

[@SamanthaBaker8]

The operative word is “his” truth… not the truth

[@flowersforme375]

@@SamanthaBaker8 Don’t be a miserable person. ✌🏿

[@SamanthaBaker8]

@@flowersforme375 oh I am not, sorry if you feel that way. I’m being a realistic person. That is my intention. Sometimes our perceptions are not the truth.

[@fedvvvv]

Is he not entitled to his opinion?

[@leehartlee2970]

Exactly! It wasn't really a movie written with men in mind to begin with! At least he watched it, that says a lot, he actually wanted to watch all of his sister's movies.

[@susansmith493]

In today's gynocentric world, no. Lol

[@Ria-wq9gu]

​@leehartlee2970 which makes it even more odd hat he's commenting on it. If he had starred or written or something, then it'd make sense but why bring it up in the first place, like why the unnecessary shade? 😒

[@debbiemartin6976]

Yes he sure is😊

[@JloveLamar]

​@@Ria-wq9gu because if he didn't bring up Julia in the book who would care?

[@Ruribitz]

Well said Eric. He's been through some real ups and downs and has come out the stronger for it.

[@eddiedaniels5034]

Eric Roberts has no room to talk about overacting. He's a pure ham in most of his movies. That said, he gave one of the best performances I've ever seen in "Star 80." He should have been nominated for an Oscar and won that year. He looked gorgeous in "King of the Gypsies." A lot of tribute videos and clips of him from that film are on KZbin and social media.

[@susansmith493]

Of the two, he's a far better actor. She plays each role in almost a caricature way.

[@eddiedaniels5034]

@@susansmith493 I agree that Eric is a more versatile actor. The wrong Roberts has an Oscar. Ellen Burstyn should have won for "Requiem for a Dream" the year that Julia won. Again, Eric deserved an Oscar for his tour de force performance in "Star 80."

[@EddieHenderson92]

Eric in his prime was a far better actor.

[@delightfulbabecuteness-qt8l2]

@@eddiedaniels5034 Eric was in the movie "Raggedy man"with Sissy Spacek

[@Merely]

I bought an autographed copy and am dying to read it! More now so that I hear he left stuff in that was not in the audio version. Love him and Eliza! xo

[@grimolarose1]

I like his honesty 👏

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Eric is an excellent actor deserving of a solid high-quality comeback commensurate with his skill and the Oscar worthy heights he reached earlier in his career in films such as “Star 80”. I wish him all the best. He works so hard year round in myriad roles of varying quality. He deserves better roles so that he can pick and choose.

[@betsygarcia4346]

He was powerful in Star 80!

[@JenniferMaharaj-j6h]

The mere idea that Eric is being honest about things,says that he is a big and bigger cool man.

[@crabbcake]

ahh he's not. he became way more famous because Julia became a superstar ... he barely did anything when she started. did he get her auditions ? no. she opened doors for him

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@crabbcakeFake news

[@johnnybmean74]

​​@@crabbcakeThat's a LIE. He's been famous since King Of The Gypsies, which came out in 1978 (Julia was 11). In 1983 he became a legitimate star with his brilliant performance in Star 80. The next year (1984) he was outstanding in The Pope Of Greenwich Village. Then came Runaway Train in 1985, for which he was nominated for Academy Award; all of that was accomplished before Julia appeared her first movie. Know the topic before you open your trap next time.

[@crabbcake]

@@johnnybmean74 name 1 blockbuster he starred in. (crickets) . I rest my case. He only comes across as talented because he's strung out/substance abuser that makes his tone and mannerisms abnormal, mistaken for good acting

[@susansmith493]

Of the two, he's the far better actor.

[@debbiemartin6976]

Yes he sure is 😊 I have always preferred Eric!

[@peekaboots01]

Definitely

[@doryenmctown4795]

Duh. Julia has two go styles😂

[@KATKattalestv]

Nice Interview mix of tough questions and honest answers,

[@7peacefrog]

I know this is Julia's brother, but I loved her in everything she has done! Steel Magnolias is one of my favorite's I cry every time I watch it

[@rimshot2270]

It's a pity stardom never materialized for him. He had great promise. Addiction destroys another career.

[@micah-lynn]

I met Eric at the Hollywood gym a wonderful guy super nice

[@tiba242424]

... and how would you feel if your brother said these things publicly about your career?

[@micah-lynn]

@@tiba242424 he was nice to me we actually became friends I don't no about her you know brother and sister hey they fight

[@susansmith493]

And, of the two, he's the much better actor.

[@nitro_001newman2]

I met him too, with my 11 year old son. He immediately put his arms over my son’s shoulder for a picture. He was so nice, and genuine.

[@johnnybmean74]

​@@tiba242424So he's suppose to say she's superb in "Everything"? If he had said that his praise would have no credibility. What a simplistic myopic mind you have.

[@missb2182]

Siblings argue, fight and say stupid things. She hasn't spoken to him in years. Julia should apologize to her current husband's ex-wife for having an affair and wearing a t-shirt saying, "I have your husband."

[@brandonmartin4495]

Daaaaaang! For real?! 🤭

[@JessA-hj8bk]

when the hell did she do that? i hope not recently at her old age lol

[@missb2182]

@@JessA-hj8bk When she was cheating with him before they married, she qas his mistress.

[@betsyh855]

😮

[@randypiper7485]

Funny when we get older, we start to apologize for crap we did as young adults. Let it go. You guys are both excellent! 👏. Love both of you growing up ❤️. Guess you gotta be careful what you say. 😏

[@markdwighttadina7655]

Eric walked on so Julia and Emma could run

[@SurahOnline]

*FACTS!!!!*

[@johnnybmean74]

Emma is "running"?

[@SamanthaBaker8]

I appreciate how the interviewer Nischelle Turner has carried on The ET tradition of bringing us The Real! No other celebrity news outlets tells it like this as I have been watching this, media outlet since the 80’s.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Eric I’ve always loved your acting. Stay sincere.

[@demijour1234]

Eric Roberts, Congrats on beating your Drug Addiction. That is Amazing. And you have one of those rare and awesome marriages that a lot of people say, Hollywood marriages don't last and yours is still going strong. I hope your relationship with your daughter and grandson grow stronger each day. Eric is such an talented and amazing actor and just because his fame has not rose like Julia Roberts does not mean Julia is more talented. Julia just happened to make the blockbuster hit, Pretty Woman. He is very versatile. I still remember how he was in Star 80.

[@MartinaDanielaSchreck]

WOW 😍 beautiful Man and Happy Ending very symphatic, also his family 👍👍👍❣ GREETINGS from Germany

[@mariadesantis51938]

Couldn’t agree with him more! He’s honest and it’s his opinion which everyone is entitled to!

[@joecamel1079]

He was a trip in star 80 and best of the best bad ass movie

[@heatherbelletete7980]

I loved Steel Magnolias, but I have to agree with Eric on that one. Julia wasn't great in that. And he is right that once you get into that kind of stardom, people will not tell you the truth. I felt that way about a couple of the actresses in that film, tbh. They could have done better with a few reshoots.

[@mrlij6534]

He is authentic and u shouldnt need permission to be so, he is very much Julias big brother, its an 11 year gap, she is his baby sister and he launched her career literally so he should be able to be honest and he was. He is an actors actor, he is the real deal, intense character actor, got his 1st golden globe nomination with his 1st movie in 1978

[@klaudia755]

Exacly. Great ,you said it.

[@julieschwartz2135]

Eric was a handsome charismatic man back in the day, and very real. I live in NYC, and have run into his sister a number of times. Talk about fake, and being full of yourself…..she’s nobody’s sweetheart.

[@peekaboots01]

She's awful in every way.

[@robertnunez657]

Eric and Julia are beyond talented. Can't blame him for his opinion, not facts, but opinion ❤

[@wagnerwantuy3021]

Thank God there was a happy ending. God bless you, Eric, I want to see you, Julia, and your daughter Emma Roberts, all together in a movie

[@izamccullough2464]

Excited to read your memoir, Eric Roberts ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌

[@klaudia755]

Great interview and what a great lady ,she seems so nice and asked classy questions, it's so refreshing .

[@viviannaallen7316]

I LOVE, LOVED, LOVED Steel Magnolias one of my favorite movies❤❤❤ Pretty Women, as well. My Name is Vivianna (Vivian for short) the line she says was the line I said too😅😅

[@kristelngami4816]

He’s a Legend She’s an Icon, she’s a Star

[@ilovemovies725]

He's not even a legend. She is.

[@susansmith493]

Legend, icon, star titles aside ... he's the far better actor of the two.

[@ShanteBarze1950]

​​@@ilovemovies725 It wouldn't be Julia Roberts without him starting it all, put your feelings aside. Facts! He was first she looked up to him, their Family beef isn't our business. It would be good for them to reunite an heal, an grow from past hurt, it's great he turned his life around an admitting to his flaws. At least give him that much credit.

[@stardustring]

His crazy, steel magnolia is a great film.

[@eddieg6436]

I witnessed Ms. Roberts being extremely rude with retail staff in Calabasas, California a few years ago……VERY rude. I’ll never forget that.

[@lysd1574]

Julia or Emma?

[@eddieg6436]

@@lysd1574 Julia

[@tonjamorris8449]

His truth is his truth.

[@evelynlobos1354]

Steel magnolia is an awesome film❤❤❤❤ Julia is the star in the family ❤❤❤❤ guess he still dealing with it🤣🤣🤣 Julia is the Queen❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@susansmith493]

She's the star. He's the actor.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Steel is a bad chick flick and no question that Julia became a bigger star, but Eric was the superior actor.

[@ShanteBarze1950]

You in your feelings on that. If his addiction didn't get in the way, he would have been bigger.

[@niteporter]

He was in the greatest comic book movie ever, the first comic to ever gross a billion dollars in the movie theaters and to have an actor win an Oscar..... his sister is an overrated actress.

[@michel20088986]

Love runaway train….saw that movie in tuskinski theater in Amsterdam in the 80s

[@Truthms-m3r]

The truth hurts. He told the truth about her and the movie the Steele Magnolias. I don't know why it received such acclaim?

[@aprilg3299]

its just his opinion,

[@theafuller7929]

Eric was hot hot ♨ ♨ Great actor!

[@rickg8015]

He had a killer mullet in “Best of the Best”..

[@patriciaegan7244]

Julia took your fame away. Next time you apologize, be truthful about your apologies. Thank you for speaking up.

[@ShanteBarze1950]

No she didn't take his Fame away, it was his addiction that did, you don't know anything about that, or have Family members that were an addict. You sound like a millennial, just bc you're a fan of her you saying that, but his body of work proves he was a talented Actor an still is. His movies were great. Addiction brings the worst out of someone, at least he is making up for it, an sober he is making up for lost time, it's never too late for anything, life is too short to hating an stick on grudges. You sound like a like a person that don't forgive, an stay stick in the past.

[@liglisachae7238]

Always thought Eric Roberts was a good actor.

[@kathyjackson7203]

No matter what Eric Roberts has and will always be the sexyest man alive!!! And is and will always be the love of my life!!!! 🔥🥰💜💯

[@Catherine-2008]

He is still handsome!

[@Edward-ni8yi]

Aww, it's so sad they had a bit of a falling out:( They are both so talented! Like, the best!

[@loloca]

He is a great actor and Julia Roberts is a great actress!

[@sandy-ke1kr]

Most guys don't like Steel Magnolias, do they? I like how real he is.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Nope, he's right about that awful movie.

[@ShanteBarze1950]

That's bc it's a Chick flick. My bf I couldn't sit still to watch it, then during the scene where Julia is having the Diabetic attack he was yelling at the screen so they aren't into it like us Ladies I cry everytime Malynn cry to her friends at cemetery scene where she feels all alone without Shelby, that's an intense deep movie only us Ladies understand an gets it !

[@camlproductions]

I totally agree with his assessment of Steel Magnolias. All great actors in the movie, but the story and the acting were like he said similar to a soap opera.

[@lorihill2948]

I agree, but was afraid to post it & get negative feedback. I Liked Julia in "Knotting Hill" and "My Best Friend's wedding".

[@slate49]

This was a great interview! ET pulled so much out of Eric Roberts! Wow! Very deep; very in-depth. By the way, I like ‘Steel Magnolias’…

[@mhenry4248]

He was so good looking. Could've played Mel Gibson's brother in movies. Glad he overcame his demons ❤

[@etiger675]

Always hated Steel Magnolias for that reason! Overacting!

[@EddieHenderson92]

Same, he nailed it with calling it a Daytime soap.

[@anothergamingchannel2656]

Holy shit. I was today years old when I found out Eric and Julia were brother and sister. Guess the matching last names should've been a clue lol

[@Ria-wq9gu]

When does sibling rivalry (aka jealousy in this case) end? Seems there's no age limit here.

[@dawnstrohm5382]

I guess I am the odd person out because I don't care for Steel Magnolia's either. We all have different tastes, but Pretty Woman???? I love it and have probably seen it ten times.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Steel is so cheesy and trying too hard to be sad.

[@ChairmanMeowNZ]

Watch 'Saved by the Light' full movie is here on KZbin, Eric dishes out an epic performance. Its a true story about a mans near death experience and how he changes after being struck by lightning its brilliant!

[@StarZendonna1687]

I adore him and his sister and I am looking forward to reading his book.

[@titanictx883]

I've always liked Julia Roberts and feel like she's one of the last real "stars" -- BUT, I also believe that she can probably be pretty scathing when the cameras aren't on. I accept the good with the bad.

[@Raygilley10]

Steel magnolias was a story about a lady with diabetes that fought for her life. I know because my sister had juvenile diabetes and died at the age of 29 with similar life Julia Roberts Portrayed.

[@mtf112]

Nothing wrong here. They are siblings.

[@electricrainbow]

America and the world fell in love with her period. She chooses the roles and execution. The rest is all luck and the stars aligned!! What happened for Julia is simply magic, it doesn’t even happen for most famous actors!

[@Matucks]

Ugh who cares its brother sister relationship 100% normal.

[@starchildandthenewromantic]

met them both at Burbank Airport two years ago

[@sixjac]

Eric Roberts is and always has been a great actor! #bestofthebest

[@kitty-vk8ic]

That is his opinion, why giving him hard time, it’s ridiculous.

[@JulieR73]

Steel Magnolias is one of my all time favorite movies!

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

“why are you doing this on camera” *Good question*

[@cryforthemoon]

He's totally right that there would be no Julia Roberts without him leading the way, but it does sound pretty bad and it's just setting you up to always be reminded you said it.

[@evelynlobos1354]

❤❤❤❤ his daughter Emma takes after Julia❤❤❤❤ she is awesome❤❤❤❤

[@cristinaapariciolinale2119]

Not a fan of Emma, she’s entitled, narcissistic, mean, rude, and devoid of discernible talent, she as a nepo baby was given every opportunity and has ended up doing mostly straight to tv B films.

[@tsilva2183]

That was just his opinion. My opinion is he doesn't know what he's talking about and she was fantastic in steel magnolias. Opinions are like asses, everybody's got one.

[@kathyjackson7203]

😮😡I am so sorry but Steel Magnolias will always be my favorite Julia Roberts movie of all time!!!! 🔥💜💯

[@JessA-hj8bk]

as a 29 yr old man I know who Julia is way more than Eric and seen far more of her movies.....

[@noor77jojo]

What a terrible interviewer !! can she be nice and not ask very mean questions ???

[@SarahWildes-do9qw]

Sounds like his apology is more like gaslighting.

[@desertgirl8651]

Him and Rourke are my favorites

[@heatherhensley9183]

He’s wrong She was great in steel magnolias Love that film ❤

[@EddieHenderson92]

He's correct

[@peekaboots01]

​@@EddieHenderson92I agree.

[@KrisWard-xs2pr]

I love Julia roberts but yes hes the better actor but it didnt translate into being more famous .

[@doctor-arne2820]

Eric is a way better actor than hes sister.

[@SamanthaBaker8]

They’re both good actors

[@cristinaapariciolinale2119]

You must be smoking some powerful stuff….

[@doctor-arne2820]

@@cristinaapariciolinale2119 Nah, just seen more movies than you.

[@NicoleBeepath]

My family fell in love with him after watching the first Stalked By My Doctor movie. Other recent works are also great. He's good at acting complex characters that are creepy, sweet, and funny. He's the bad guy that you love.

[@MadininaCarribean]

He's fine but never truly met the same success like her sister did and still does actually.

[@neogeo7861]

Best of the Best is better than any of Julia Roberts movies 🤣🤣🤣

[@tayloralisonswift9544]

He is still jealous cause Julia became one of the biggest superstars of all time. Although I admit he’s more talented.

[@EddieHenderson92]

How is he jealous? He's really bashing the writing and not his sister. He's right about Steel.

[@stephanienicole1747]

Love You Eric You are Great You quit drugs and survived I Love You soeak out to the world 🌎

[@missyjones9982]

Dude, you're not important enough to have enemies. Don't let that be a worry.

[@PSLGODSEdits9775]

Still better than his over rated daughter amd sister 😂

[@jennifershaw2796]

I’ve always thought Julia Roberts was overrated. So many other actresses of her generation way better

[@ManChan-w5p]

She ain't no Meryl Streep.

[@ilovemovies725]

​@@ManChan-w5pdifferent type of actress. Roberts is great in her own right.

[@ilovemovies725]

She is a star.

[@ilovemovies725]

She is a star. Some people radiates that special quality that people warm up to and she has it in spades. It's something different.

[@ManChan-w5p]

@@ilovemovies725 There are period actresses and then there are contemporary actresses.

[@Veronica-ox8fj]

Wow what happened to supporting your family?

[@cherb3145]

Wow, never knew they were related!

[@NanaCooks247]

Steel Magnolias is one of my all time favorite movies. I think Julia is a much better actor than Eric. We all have opinions, yet at the end of the day, does it mean much?

[@BibiTheLinkBuilder]

steel magnolias was sappy & cheesy af lol

[@Stef-sq2dc]

For me he was a great actor. Yes he was playful to the point of silly. But he also Excelled. Thanks Eric for some Great movies. And some really bad ones ❤

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

Loved him in the last pope of Greenwich viliage

[@firenze5555]

He owes an apology to Mariel Hemingway, too; he treated her like trash and stamped on her foot when they were making Star 80.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Good

[@firenze5555]

Misogynist. He would get sued today for that.

[@osimeon00]

@@firenze5555 You're a snowflake.