Americans across the nation are marking Independence Day, but for actress Julia Roberts the Fourth of July marks a more personal celebration. The 56-year-old Oscar-winner is celebrating her 22nd wedding anniversary to husband Daniel Moder. The couple met while filming “The Mexican (2001)” starring Ms.
Roberts and Brad Pitt. Mr. Moder was working as a cameraman on the project.
The two later wed in 2002 in a private ceremony that left guests surprised as they were merely invited to an “Independence Day celebration.” Back in December, Ms. Roberts boasted about her husband, calling him the “anchor” of their family.
Aside from their personal relationship, the two have worked together on a number of projects, such as the movie “Secrets In Her Eyes (2015).” Ms. Roberts said she admires her husband’s professionalism and his opinion holds deep meaning.
“Also, when you feel like you have to do scenes where you’re sort of really exposing yourself in a way that I wouldn’t do sitting here with you guys comfortably, but if he was sitting right behind me and I felt some sense of that security, it just makes you want to do more, really,” she continued. The couple have three children, twins Hazel and Phinneas, 19, and son Henry, 17 and Ms. Roberts admits the family dynamic can get hectic due to their work schedule.
She says her husband makes their routine go smoothly, though, especially when she’s away filming. “Danny is very much a part of [our kids’ routine] .
