Speaking at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Julia Roberts recalled when her relationship with her husband Daniel Moder began. It turned out that he was still married at the time.
During the ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the actress shared her relationship story. She admitted that her affair with her second husband, Daniel Moder, began while he was still married. This is what she said during her performance, which she dedicated to the “Dave Matthews Band“.
According to the “Pretty Woman” movie star, the work of this musical group changed her destiny. “I first danced with my husband almost 25 years ago to a Dave Matthews Band song,” the Oscar winner said from the stage at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “And it was a good combination because ever since then I’ve been very much in love with both my husband and this band,” she said.
Lovers met in 2000 on the set of the film “The Mexican” directed by Gore Verbinski, where Julia played one of the main roles, and Daniel was the cameraman of this film. At that time, the actress had been in a relationship with actor Benjamin Brett since 1998, while Daniel had been married to make-up artist Vera Steinberg-Modera since 1997.
In a 2003 interview, Oprah Winfrey asked Roberts if their affair was the reason Daniel divorced his wife. The actress then replied, “No. It’s easy to point the finger at me – “She did it”. I don’t judge people for doing that, but it just isn’t.”
In July of this year, movie star Julia Roberta and 55-year-old cameraman Daniel Moder, who was nominated for the “Emmy” award, celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary. During their marriage, three children were born – son Henry, who is now 17 years old, and twins Hazel and Phineas, who are now 19 years old.
Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder: A Love Story Worth Rocking About!
Love in the Time of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Ah, Julia Roberts! She graced the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently, and let’s just say, she didn’t come empty-handed. Instead, she brought a tale that strummed the strings of her heart, and perhaps, some moral curiosities of the public. Remember the Pretty Woman? It seems her real-life romance had all the elements of a blockbuster drama—complete with a love triangle that’d make even the Kardashians raise an eyebrow!
So, what’s the story? Julia casually dropped a bombshell while dedicating her performance to the Dave Matthews Band. It appears that when she first met her now-husband, Daniel Moder, he was still married. That’s right! As if love wasn’t complicated enough, add a dash of infidelity into the mix—now we’re cooking up a Hollywood script!
Setting the Stage
They first crossed paths in 2000 on the set of The Mexican, and it was there that sparks flew like confetti at a wedding—with one major caveat: Daniel was tied up in his own marriage to make-up artist Vera Steinberg-Modera. Hollywood sure knows how to throw a wrench in the works, doesn’t it? Meanwhile, Roberts had her own entanglements with actor Benjamin Bratt. With so much intertwining, you’d think it was a game of romantic Twister!
Now, before we judge, it’s important to remember Julia’s words, which she shared back in 2003 during an interview with Oprah—because when you’re in the hot seat with Oprah, you’d best deliver a good line! Julia defended herself against the implications that she was the disruptive force behind Daniel’s divorce, saying, “No. It’s easy to point the finger at me – ‘She did it’. I don’t judge people for doing that, but it just isn’t.” Ah, the classic defense: “It wasn’t me! I just set the stage!” We’ve all been there at least once!
An Affair to Remember, with a Side of Rock
Fast forward to the grand rock ‘n’ roll affair in Cleveland, where Julia reminisced about their love while bouncing to the tunes of the very band that played when she first danced with Daniel. “And it was a good combination,” she said, which sounds so much nicer than “and then he ditched his wife for me”—much more on brand for Julia’s charm!
As they celebrated their 22nd anniversary this past July, with three incredible kids in tow, you can’t help but admire the fact that they turned a rocky start into a solid duet. Their children—son Henry at 17, and twins Hazel and Phineas at 19—must have some significant stories to tell at Thanksgiving dinner!
Conclusion: Love, Loyalty, and Some Rocking Tunes
At the end of the day, Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder’s tale is a quintessential Hollywood saga. There’s love, there’s drama, and let’s be honest—there’s a bit of measurable chaos. As she serenaded the audience with her story of love and rock music, you’d think that all’s well that ends well, but it certainly raises some eyebrows about the journey that love takes. If you ask me, this could have been an episode of Real Housewives with a musical twist!
So, here’s to love that comes with its own soundtrack—even when that soundtrack plays a tune of undeniable complications. Rock on, Julia and Daniel! Just remember: if you’re ever caught in a similar love entanglement, maybe—just maybe—choose a band with fewer drama-laden songs!
