Hey there, friends! Let’s dive into the heartwarming story of Julia Roberts and Danny Moder—a couple whose love has withstood the test of time in the often tumultuous world of Hollywood. In the movie Ticket to Paradise, Julia teams up with her long-time friend and frequent co-star George Clooney to play squabbling ex-spouses who travel to the tropics to stop their daughter from rushing into marriage. This film was shot in Australia during the height of the pandemic, marking the longest Julia had ever been away from her husband of 20 years, Danny Moder, and their beloved children.
“Honestly, I don’t think I’ve spent that much time alone since I was 25,” Julia admits candidly. The distance from her family left her feeling a deep sense of loneliness and despair. But here’s the kicker: Julia’s marriage to Danny, a cinematographer she met on the set of The Mexican back in 2000, has blossomed into one of the most solid and joyful unions in Hollywood. “I think that first real… ‘seismic shift’ in my life was meeting Danny,” Julia shares openly at 55. “I’m more interested in what he has to say or his point of view than anyone else. We genuinely like each other, and we truly enjoy each other’s company.”
Why Danny Moder is Julia Roberts’ Perfect Match
Now, let’s talk about what makes Danny Moder so special. While he’s undoubtedly handsome enough to have been an actor himself, one of the reasons their relationship thrives is that he’s not in the acting game. Unlike the vanity, emotional neediness, and self-centered traits Julia encountered with others in her profession, Danny is a breath of fresh air. “He’s stable, emotionally available, a great listener, and has the biggest heart,” a close friend of the couple reveals. “Danny puts Julia and their family first. He’s truly different from any other guy Julia has met or dated. He’s her knight in shining armor.”
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Julia's Journey to Love
But hey, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Julia. Finding her prince required kissing a few frogs along the way. Her rise to fame began at the tender age of 23 with the blockbuster hit Pretty Woman, and the spotlight brought immense pressure to her personal life. For years, her romances, broken engagements, and one early marriage and divorce were relentlessly covered by the media. Combine that with the demanding nature of acting jobs, and you’ve got a recipe for relationship challenges. “Part of the reason why some of the relationships I’ve had in the past worked for so long is because when you’re making movies, a huge gap of time can pass when you don’t even see the person,” Julia reflects openly.
Family Comes First
Julia remains committed to her career, but by the time she met Danny, she was already an Oscar-winning actress who could afford to be selective about her projects. After the arrival of their children—twins Finn and Hazel, now 17, and Henry, 15—Julia became even more hesitant to spend time away from home for work that didn’t ignite her passion. “Their family is everything,” a close friend of the couple says. “And having children together only strengthened their bond.”
Today, Julia, Danny, and their kids split their time between a cozy family home in San Francisco and properties in Malibu and Taos, New Mexico. “The life that I’ve built with my husband,” Julia shares fondly. “The life that we’ve built with our children, that’s the best stuff to come home to at the end of the day.”
