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I was first to get Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, so I’m proud of that.' He added, 'And I am so proud that everybody knows I was first, because I was first by a long shot. 'When Julia first came to New York, I went into William Morris and I said, "Which one of you is going to sign my sister Julia?"' The performer went on to say that after that visit, they spent several Thanksgivings together and became 'email buddies.'Įric also took credit for the successful careers of his sister and daughter, telling Vanity Fair, 'If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts and no Emma Roberts as celebrities, as actresses, and I’m very proud of that. He added, 'Instead I was ushered into their room and was immediately awash in brotherly and uncle-ly love.' However, he explained that after years of estrangement, the siblings reunited in 2004 when Julia welcomed Hazel and Phinnaeus.Įric said that he visited the hospital after his younger sister gave birth 'to drop off gifts.' Lisa, Eric, Julia and Jon Voight seen in 1985 The Academy Award winner sided with Kelly after the separation and helped pay her legal fees during her custody battle with Eric over then two-year-old Emma.Ĭomplicated: Eric reflected on his complicated relationship with Julia as well as his sister Lisa, 57. In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2018, he admitted that his past struggles with drug addiction and his split with Kelly created a rift between him and Julia. Over the years, Eric has only once talked openly about his relationship with Julia. When there's family members, especially siblings, I think it gets taken, and again, I can name a hundred other people. He continued, 'It's like, it's, it's something about the business. There's a million people that have mother/daughter in the business. She knows it all.'ĭavid said, 'It's not easy being the cool mom. He added, 'She's a great mom, by the way. 'I do not want to get you in trouble,' the host said. The Runaway Train actor responded, 'Oh, you know what, if I start doing that, I'm going to get myself in trouble no matter what I say.' Hitting back: The Best of the Best performer went on to criticize the media scrutiny of his relationship with Julia after she skyrocketed to fame following the release of her hit romantic comedy Pretty Woman in 1990. 'What type of mom is Julia to these three kids?' David asked. And it's the same as being an uncle, you know.' He added, 'I mean, I'm like, Spider-Man, I'm the ultimate guy. Emma is mother to son Rhodes, whom she shares with her ex Garrett Hedlund. And Eric shares daughter Emma Roberts with his ex-partner Kelly Cunningham. I have my granddaughter.'Įric's stepdaughter Morgan has a daughter named Georgia.

And it's like, it's like being grandparent. The Erin Brockovich star shares fraternal twins Hazel and Phinnaeus and son Henry with her husband Danny Moder. And she, and she stays out of mine.'ĭavid then asked Eric if he loves being an uncle to his younger sister's children. I just stay out of her hair with the press.

I mean, she’s doing a lot of stuff and you know, so, you know, I don't, I don't ignore it. Famous family: Eric shares daughter Emma, 31, with his ex Kelly Cunningham.
