Hollywood icon Julia Roberts took to Instagram on Tuesday, November 28, to celebrate a momentous occasion — the 19th birthday of her twins, Phinnaeus and Hazel. Accompanied by a touching black-and-white throwback photo capturing the essence of their toddler years, Roberts, 56, expressed, “✨✨19✨✨ There are no words for the joy, the fun, the wild rumpus of life together, 💕.”
Phinnaeus and Hazel, born in 2004 to Roberts and husband Danny Moder, have been the center of the actress’s world. The couple, who married in 2002, welcomed their third child, son Henry, three years later.
In a rare glimpse into her family life, Roberts has previously shared insights during an appearance on CBS Sunday Mornings. She emphasized the full-time commitment of motherhood, acknowledging the blend of challenges and joys it brings. “When I’m not working, [being a mom] is my full-time job,” she shared in October 2022, highlighting the profound joy her family brings.
Roberts and Moder have intentionally shielded their family from the public eye, fostering a sense of “innocence” for their children. Even attending prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, Hazel remained unaffected, simply being there “with her dad.”
Despite Roberts’s global fame, her children remain oblivious to her celebrity status. In a 2018 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she humorously revealed that her kids once questioned if she was “as famous as Taylor Swift.”
Family is paramount for Roberts, who described her children as her “top priority” in a source-exclusive to Us Weekly in May 2018. The insider emphasized the couple’s hands-on parenting style, describing their life as “simple [and] laid-back,” actively participating in school functions and community events.
While Roberts and Moder have navigated the challenges of a high-profile marriage, their enduring love is unmistakable. The source disclosed to Us Weekly that the couple remains profoundly passionate and committed, showcasing an unwavering bond even after more than two decades.
