In 2000, Julia Roberts met cinematographer Danny Moder on the set of “The Mexican.” At that time, Roberts was dating Benjamin Bratt, and Moder was married to makeup artist Vera Steimberg. Roberts described meeting Moder as finding her person, filled with “comfort and terror,” adding, “The person I want to impress most is looking right at me.” Eventually, they separated from their respective partners, and Moder filed for divorce, which Steimberg resisted.

Roberts faced rumors and criticism for her relationship with Moder, with Steimberg calling her a “husband stealer” and stating, “It won’t last with her anyway.” Despite the backlash, Roberts and Moder resolved their past relationships before starting theirs. Roberts admitted the initial connection was infatuation, but they ultimately fell in love.

Roberts and Moder married in 2002, keeping their wedding private. They have three children: twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, and son Henry. Roberts often describes her children fondly and shares that she loves being a mother, considering homemaking her full-time job when not acting.

Despite facing rumors of breakups, Roberts and Moder celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, with Roberts sharing, “He truly, to this day, to this minute, is just my favorite human.” They navigate challenges with counseling, committed to staying together for the long haul.