Julia Roberts and her brother spent 14 years with their backs turned
Eric Roberts reflected on the troubled period in a recent interview.
The drama is not just limited to the big screen for the Roberts family.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Eric Roberts , 61, talked about the disagreement that led him to stay 14 years away from Julia Roberts

Despite the 10-year gap, the two brothers were inseparable until Eric started having problems with alcohol and drugs, and separated from Kelly Cunningham . Julia had had enough. In fact, she even helped the ex-sister-in-law in the legal battle over the custody of Emma Roberts , who was a child at the time.

"I would not characterize it as a disagreement, I loved my sisters, I valued them a lot and we had our very close stages, we were very protective of each other, but it's very difficult to protect yourself from yourself," he confessed. "It was exhausting to be around me, I was a complainer, I blamed others and I was unable to enjoy the fun. Everyone in my world needed a break, including Julia."
Things changed after Julia and her husband, Danny Moder , welcomed the twins Phinnaeus and Hazel in 2004. Eric and his wife, Eliza, visited the hospital to "give gifts" to the newborns.

"Instead, I entered the room and was immediately seized by brotherly and unclely love," he admitted.

Since then, the two have spent Thanksgiving together every year and, moreover, e-mail each other often.

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