Over the years, actress Julia Roberts has been involved in several relationships with celebrity men, but it wasn’t until 2002 that she met her true love. Her relationship with her now-husband Daniel Moder has been complex from the beginning. In fact, they faced their fair share of drama before reaching where they are today.
They first crossed paths in 2000 on the set of The Mexican, while Moder was still married to Vera Steimberg. Rumors circulated that his first marriage ended due to Roberts, although she denied being the cause of Moder and Steimberg’s divorce. Before marrying Moder, with whom she has three children—twins Phinnaeus and Hazel and son Henry—Roberts was romantically linked with actors Dylan McDermott, Matthew Perry, Jason Patric, and Liam Neeson.
She was briefly engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland, but they split just days before their wedding. Roberts also wed country singer Lyle Lovett, but their marriage lasted only from 1993 to 1995. Before meeting Moder, Roberts was reportedly involved with actor Benjamin Bratt. Now, twenty years after their wedding, Roberts and Moder are still as deeply in love as they were on day one.
Although Roberts typically keeps her personal life private, she opened up about her marriage in a 2018 interview with Gwyneth Paltrow on the GOOP podcast. She described meeting and marrying Moder as a seismic shift in her life, making her realize that her life would never be the same in an incredible, indescribable way.
Roberts expressed that Moder is her favorite human, and they genuinely enjoy each other’s company. She emphasized that their love for each other continues to deepen with each passing day. However, she acknowledged that marriage is a gamble, and unforeseen challenges arise, such as disagreements over furniture choices. Nevertheless, she considers marrying Moder the best decision she ever made.
A close source to the couple shared in 2020 that Roberts and Moder feel like soulmates, and their chemistry remains crucial. Despite challenges, they are committed to staying together for the long haul. It’s heartening to see Julia Roberts find her soulmate, and we wish her nothing but the best.