How Julia Roberts’ Children View Their Mother’s Fame

Julia Roberts’ Children View Their Mother’s Fame

Julia Roberts has always made protecting her children’s privacy a top priority, resulting in very little public insight into how Hazel, Phinnaeus, and Henry truly perceive their mother’s global stardom. Now young adults in 2026, the three siblings appear to view Julia primarily as “Mom” rather than a Hollywood icon, thanks to the deliberate, grounded upbringing she and husband Danny Moder have provided.

Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter Moder, the fraternal twins born in November 2004 (now 21), and their younger brother Henry Daniel Moder (born 2007, now 18) grew up largely away from the spotlight. Roberts has shared that when the children were younger, they didn’t fully grasp the extent of her fame. In a 2018 interview with Oprah Winfrey, she recalled a humorous moment when one of the kids asked, “Are you more famous than Taylor Swift?” after slowly processing that their mother was recognizable to many people. This anecdote highlights how normal their childhood felt — fame was not a central topic in the household.

Roberts intentionally stepped back from high-profile projects during key years of their childhood to be present as a hands-on mother. She has described herself as a full-time homemaker when not filming, focusing on everyday routines like cooking, school activities, and family time. This approach helped shield the children from the pressures of celebrity culture. “We try to protect our kids,” she told USA Today years ago, emphasizing a desire for authentic family life over public intrusion.

As the twins reached 21 in late 2025 and Henry turned 18, Roberts has expressed awe at their maturity and unique worldviews. In interviews following the twins’ birthday, she spoke warmly about listening to their perspectives, noting how rewarding it is to watch them develop independent thoughts. While the children themselves have never given public interviews about their mother’s career, Roberts has indicated they remain supportive and affectionate, allowing her to stay involved in their lives even as empty-nesters.

Friends and occasional glimpses shared by Danny Moder suggest the kids lead relatively typical young adult lives — college, personal interests like skateboarding for Phinnaeus, and outdoor activities — rather than chasing fame. They reportedly maintain a close bond with both parents and understand the value of privacy their family has cultivated.

Julia Roberts has often said that her greatest joy comes from being their mother, not from her on-screen success. By raising them with stability, love, and minimal exposure to Hollywood’s glare, she appears to have fostered a healthy perspective: they admire and love her as a person first, with her fame serving as a secondary, almost incidental aspect of who she is.

In an industry where celebrity children often struggle with identity, the Roberts-Moder kids stand as a testament to thoughtful parenting. Though we may never hear directly from them on the subject, the evidence points to a respectful, loving, and refreshingly normal view of their famous mother.