Eric Roberts Opens Up About Estrangement with Daughter Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts , Eric RobertsEric Roberts, the renowned Oscar-nominated actor, recently spoke candidly about his complicated relationship with his daughter Emma Roberts, offering deep insights into his familial struggles during an interview on the "Inside of You" podcast. The acclaimed actor, known for his roles in "The Pope of Greenwich Village" and "The Dark Knight", described the loss of relationship with Emma as the toughest period of his life.
Roberts, now 68, shares Emma with ex-partner Kelly Cunningham, and has openly admitted that their estrangement was largely a consequence of his past battles with addiction. Reflecting on this challenging chapter, Roberts explained, “There’s not a pain, there’s a sadness for the most likely misunderstandings we’ll all have forever. Because we’re human.” He elaborated that while he has been sober since 1995, the experience of losing custody of his daughter remains a poignant reminder of the repercussions of his past.
The father-daughter relationship appears to have been a complicated subject, one that Roberts tackled in his memoir "Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far". In the book, he confronts his parental shortcomings and the emotional weight of their estrangement. Roberts shared his struggle with writing about this personal pain, emphasizing how difficult it was to stay honest in his narrative.
Despite the past, Roberts finds solace in the connection he has been able to forge with his grandchildren, which he credits with offering a new perspective on his regrets. “Especially the five-year-old. She was first, and she was a girl, so very vulnerable to me, and took a liking to me at two, two-and-a-half, in a very strong way”, he said, reflecting on how his granddaughter's presence recontextualized his relationship with Emma.
Although their relationship remains complex, Eric Roberts expressed immense pride in Emma's accomplishments as an actress and a mother. “I am in love with my daughter's work these days like I can’t, I can’t believe how great she’s become”, Roberts said in an interview, highlighting his admiration for Emma's talent and resilience.
Ultimately, Eric Roberts' reflections on his enduring "sadness" and the attempts to mend familial ties underscores a narrative of redemption, love, and the ongoing journey of understanding and healing.
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