Julia Roberts is proud of her marriage and the happiness she and Danny Moder have found together. The two strive to keep their marriage private and their kids away from the limelight. Julia and Danny have three kids: twins Phinnaeus and Hazel Moder, 18, and Henry Moder, 16.
At 37, Julia gave birth to Phinneaus and Hazel, who both entered this world healthy. According to a source, the twins arrived at around 3 a.m. in November 2004 at a Los Angeles hospital. On the other hand, Henry was born on June 18, 2007.
Danny Moder and Julia Roberts at the Gala in the Garden sponsored by Bottega Veneta in Los Angeles on October 10, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
On becoming a mother in her late 30s, Julia said her kids chose her to be her steward and shepherd in life when she was ready.
The mom of three fears at times that she will mess up as a parent, but she believes her kids came into her life at a moment when she was ready to be their mother. When her kids were young, the actress made sure to enjoy time with them, playfully tease, and share laughter.
Danny Moder, Julia Roberts, Kelly Slater, Phinnaeus, Henry Daniel, and Hazel Moder at a celebration of the launch of Outerknown in Malibu, California, on August 29, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
She once hilariously revealed that Henry thought that when people were talking about the twins in their family, they were referring to him and his siblings instead of just Phinnaeus and Hazel.
Julia does not only have fun with her kids, but she does her best to protect them from the harms of fame. When the kids were younger, they knew that their mom was famous but never understood the true sense of that. Her kids would mostly see tabloid headlines when they were in stores, and the actress found such moments uncomfortable
The tabloid headlines, which weren’t true, still hurt Julia’s feelings, especially when they speculated that her marriage was ending when she was happily married and raising her kids. Due to these challenges, Julia and Danny wanted to raise their kids out of the public eye, so they moved from Los Angeles.
Julia and Danny have a ranch in New Mexico, but they used to stay in Los Angeles, where they worked. However, as per a friend, the two didn’t want their kids to grow up in the show business culture of Los Angeles. The couple later moved to San Fransisco for their children. There, Phinnaeus, Henry, and Hazel were not viewed as movie star kids, and no one cared who their mother was.
As a protective mom, the “Ocean’s Eleven” star revealed in 2019 that she has banned her kids from using social media to limit their exposure to the pressures of the modern world.
The actress limited what they watch on TV and introduced family meetings. She took these steps because kids today easily have the world in their hands, and with its pressures and resources, it can be misused. Julia believes that as a parent, it’s her job to keep her kids off social media because they don’t need that at the moment.
Aside from protecting her kids, Julia makes sure to give them unconditional love so that they can handle challenges in today’s world. She also helps her kids navigate the issues of today.
When Hazel was going through a hard time and had lost hope, her mom took that opportunity to make her feel that she still had a voice. She took Hazel to her first Women’s March in Washington to show her that she had a place in this world where she could still uphold what she believed in.
Danny Moder and Hazel Moder arrive at the premiere of “Flag Day” during the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on July 10, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
According to the 56-year-old mother, Hazel is “one of a kind.” When the teen attended the 74th Cannes Film Festival in 2021 with her dad, she opted for a simple look and even shrugged off her mother’s suggestion to wear eyeliner. Hazel was just happy to participate in the event with her father.
Danny Moder and Hazel Moder arrive at the premiere of “Flag Day” during the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on July 10, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Danny Moder and Hazel Moder arrive at the premiere of “Flag Day” during the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on July 10, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
However, Hazel also has a penchant for her mom’s prized possessions. Julia revealed that her daughter once went through her closet looking for a prom dress, and she tried out the actress’ black and white Valentino gown— the one she wore when she won an Academy Award in 2001. Hazel found the dress to be too big for her, but Julia remembers how stunning her daughter looked in it.
Julia Roberts at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on March 25, 2001. | Source: Getty Images
Julia has done a lot to love, protect, and be there for her kids. Still, she says there is no mastering mothering. As per the actress, the best way to navigate motherhood is to know that as a mom, you cannot do everything, so you should not feel ashamed or fearful about asking for help.
Julia Roberts at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on March 25, 2001. | Source: Getty Images
The “Pretty Woman” star admitted in 2022 that she felt lightheaded when her twins were about to go to college. She was also fascinated and excited for them because she never went to college, and her kids were going to experience it.
Julia always thinks that her kids look like her, but when her husband comes home from work, and she sees him, it dawns on her that her children look like Danny. The dad of three sometimes shares their kids’ photos online, which receive many comments from their fans
Julia’s twins turned 18 on November 28, 2022, and the actress shared a cute picture with them of when they were young. Danny also posts photos of their three kids online, and most of his pictures receive positive fan reactions.
Fans pointed out that Julia and Danny had attractive kids when the 54-year-old shared a picture of Hazel posing next to Phinnaeus. “They’re so beautiful,” a fan agreed. Fans also noted that the couple has a great family.
Other fans pointed out that Julia and Danny’s kids looked like their father. A fan said Hazel “looks like her dad,” and others agreed that Danny and his daughter resemble each other. Most people said the couple’s three children favor Danny in their adorable appearance.
Julia Roberts and Danny Moder 10th Anniversary Gala Benefiting CORE hosted by Sean Penn in Los Angeles on January 15, 2020 | Source: Getty Images
Julia Roberts and Danny Moder have been married for 21 years and are happy in their union, raising their kids and protecting them from the burdens of today’s world. The two cherish their children, whom they have gone to great lengths to shield from the life of show business.
