Julia Roberts has starred in a few of the greatest movies ever, however there's one film her brother isn't so keen on.
The 56-year-old has stolen the present in movies like Fairly Girl, Notting Hill, Erin Brockovich and lots of extra over time, changing into one of many greatest names in Hollywood.
Eric Roberts, an icon within the movie business himself, gave his sincere opinion on some notable movies from her oeuvre and admitted that he’s not a fan of her work in Metal Magnolias.
In his new memoir, Runaway Practice: Or The Story Of My Life So Far, the 68-year-old wrote, through Leisure Weekly, “Julia was good in Mystic Pizza, nice in Fairly Girl, however not so good in Metal Magnolias, so far as I'm involved, although it earned Julia her first Academy Award nomination.
'I don't wish to sound like an actor speaking nonsense, or a jealous sibling, however I don't assume her efficiency in that film held up. After I noticed her in Metal Magnolias, I assumed, “Okay. Good. She's nearly a superb actor, and he or she'll be sooner or later.”'
The 1989 movie is concerning the close-knit bond between a bunch of ladies dwelling in a small Louisiana city and relies on the play of the identical identify.
Julia was nominated for the Oscars for Finest Supporting Actress for her function as Shelby. She additionally received a Golden Globe in the identical class.
The Darkish Knight Rises actor didn't simply have an issue together with his sister. In line with him, Sally Area, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton and others additionally 'overdid it'.
“No person's nice in that film,” he continued. “All of them ate a whole lot of surroundings, and we all know that if an actor cries in a film, he turns into the most effective within the class. They get the Oscar nomination as a result of crying will get a whole lot of credit score.”
Regardless of his criticism, Eric additionally took the time to apologize to his youthful sister, after claiming that he made her well-known and took credit score for her success within the highlight.
The Dancing With The Stars contestant – and father of Scream 4 star Emma Roberts – vowed: “One of many issues I wish to apologize for on this e book is that I’ve stated publicly on multiple event, 'If I hadn't been right here, Julia Roberts wouldn't be right here.'
“That's not solely unlucky, it's unfaithful. And I hope Julie will settle for this extra public apology. It was a silly factor to say. I used to be happy with her, but it surely was pleasure turned on its head, to my very own benefit.”
“I by no means gave her sufficient credit score. I nonetheless noticed her as my little sister, and I knew she got here from the white trash like I did, however she nonetheless turned one of many greatest stars that ever lived. And she or he knew it, bless her coronary heart. What a journey!”
The siblings come from a really well-known household and began their very own careers in Hollywood after catching the appearing bug from their mother and father, Walter Grady Roberts and Betty Lou Bredemus.
Eric then welcomed Emma together with her ex Kelly Cunningham, and he or she adopted go well with, showing in Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Area Cadet and lots of extra.
In July, he appeared on the podcast Nonetheless Right here Hollywood, the place host Steve Kmetko took a second to delve into his outstanding household life, however was shortly shut down.
“Can I ask you one thing about Julia?” the host requested, to which the Runaway Practice legend replied, “What do you wish to know?”
When requested how she was doing, he shortly continued, “You'll need to ask her. I like my sister, however I can't speak about her. She received't speak about it. My daughter additionally instructed me to not speak about her, however I stumble and do it anyway.
'I'm not likely supposed to speak about both of them. However I’ll.'
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Nonetheless, Eric appeared to interrupt his personal rule when speaking about his favourite artists in Hollywood, as he nearly instantly talked about his daughter.
“I'm in love with my daughter's work lately. I can't imagine how superb she's turned out,” Eric enthused. “I'm so happy with her, I can't see it straight. From her efficiency in Possibly I Do till now, she simply overwhelms me with pleasure and simply, 'Oh my God. Right here she goes once more.'”
“I'm so completely happy to be her dad, she's superb and I'm so proud.”
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