Hollywood Star Marks Milestone Birthday With Heartfelt Tribute
Acclaimed actress Julia Roberts used her Instagram platform on Friday to share a touching tribute honouring her fraternal twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus, on their 21st birthday. The 58-year-old Oscar winner posted rare throwback photographs showing her children as babies sitting in high chairs, accompanied by a warm caption celebrating their milestone.
A Mother's Loving Words
The Pretty Woman star emotionally described her children as "these game changers, life alterers, ❤️expanders once were 1 and now are 21! That was fast. Happy Birthday my Dears." The proud mother's social media post offered a rare glimpse into her family life with husband Danny Moder, 56, with whom she shares the twins and their 18-year-old son Henry.
Roberts received supportive comments from friends and colleagues, including her fashion stylist Elizabeth Stewart who wrote "Happy birthday to the bestest" and jokingly noted "They kind of look the same." Actress Ali Wentworth also joined the celebration, adding her own birthday wishes to the thread.
Parenting Philosophy and Family Values
In a recent conversation with longtime friend George Clooney published in 72 Magazine, the mother-of-three revealed insights about her approach to parenting. She described herself and her cinematographer husband as "stricter parents" compared to others in their community, particularly regarding technology use.
"I think they were, for sure, some of the last kids in their peer groups to get phones and stuff like that," Roberts disclosed. She emphasised the importance of consistency in their parenting style, explaining "You don't ask me and get an answer and then go ask dad and get a different answer. That doesn't happen. It will never happen."
The Notting Hill star attributed this approach to creating "this fixed world of love and safety that exists unconditionally" for her children. She noted that she and Moder have always been "aligned in our core values," which she believes helps instil strong principles in their offspring.
Family Celebrations and Career Milestones
The birthday tribute comes after the couple celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary on July 4th this year. In May, Danny Moder honoured his wife on Mother's Day by sharing a family photograph with the caption "Mothers make the coolest stuff. Love these guys."
Roberts also marked her son Henry's 18th birthday in June with another nostalgic Instagram post, sharing a throwback image from his childhood and calling him a "beacon of a boy" in her heartfelt message.
Professionally, the veteran entertainer recently appeared in Lancôme's holiday campaign, looking remarkably youthful as she promoted the beauty brand's 90th anniversary celebrations. The campaign features Roberts aboard a pink train travelling through snowy landscapes while wearing elegant winter attire and diamond chandelier earrings.
