Julia Roberts, then 37, gave birth to twins.
The mother of three acknowledged that her children resemble Danny Moder, her spouse.
Fans of Moder frequently praise their children’s photos online, saying they are stunning.
Julia Roberts is pleased with her union with Danny Moder and the joy they have shared. The couple makes an effort to keep their marriage quiet and their children out of the spotlight. Henry Moder, 16, and the twins Phinnaeus and Hazel Moder, 18, are Julia and Danny’s three children.
Julia gave birth to two healthy children, Phinneaus and Hazel, at the age of 37. The twins reportedly arrived at a Los Angeles hospital in November 2004 at around three in the morning. Henry, however, was born on June 18, 2007.
On October 10, 2015, Danny Moder and Julia Roberts attended the Bottega Veneta-sponsored Gala in the Garden in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty Images
When Julia was ready, her children selected her to be their steward and shepherd in life. Julia became a mother in her late 30s.
The mother of three admits that she occasionally worries that she will fail as a parent, but she also feels that her children entered her life at a time when she was prepared to be their mother. The actress made sure to spend quality time, tease, and joke with her little children while they were little.
At the Outerknown premiere event in Malibu, California, on August 29, 2015, Danny Moder, Julia Roberts, Kelly Slater, Phinnaeus, Henry Daniel, and Hazel Moder were there. | Source: Getty Images
She once jokingly disclosed that Henry believed that he and his siblings were being discussed when someone mentioned the twins in their family, rather than just Phinnaeus and Hazel.
In addition to enjoying herself with her children, Julia does her hardest to shield them from the negative effects of celebrity. The kids knew their mother was renowned when they were younger, but they never realized how famous she actually was. When her children were in stores, the actress saw that most of the time they would see headlines from tabloids, which made her uneasy.
Even though the tabloid headlines were untrue, Julia was nevertheless affected, especially when they implied that her marriage was dissolving although she was still happily married and raising her children. Julia and Danny moved from Los Angeles because they wanted to raise their children away from the spotlight as a result of these difficulties.
Although they now live on a ranch in New Mexico, Julia and Danny used to reside in Los Angeles, where they were employed. But according to a pal, the two didn’t want their children to grow up surrounded by Los Angeles’s showbiz lifestyle. Because of their kids, the couple later relocated to San Francisco. Nobody gave a damn about Phinnaeus, Henry, and Hazel’s mother there, and they weren’t treated like Hollywood stars’ children.
The “Ocean’s Eleven” actress said in 2019 that, in an effort to shield her children from the stresses of the current world, she had forbidden them from using social media.
The actress instituted family meetings and set limits on what they watched on TV. She performed these actions because children nowadays can easily handle the world and potentially exploit its resources and demands. Julia feels that it is her responsibility as a parent to keep her children off social media because they are not in need of it right now.
In addition to keeping her children safe, Julia takes sure to show them nothing but the best love so they may overcome the difficulties of the modern world. She also guides her children through today’s challenges.
Mom seized the chance to give Hazel hope while she was going through a difficult period and felt like she didn’t have a voice. She showed Hazel that she could still stand up for her beliefs in this world by taking her to her first Women’s March in Washington.
On July 10, 2021, Danny and Hazel Moder show up for the “Flag Day” premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. | Source: Getty Images
The 56-year-old mother describes her daughter as “one of a kind.” The teenager chose a low-key appearance for her trip to the 74th Cannes Film Festival in 2021 with her father, even rejecting her mother’s advice to apply eyeliner. Hazel was merely delighted to attend the function beside her dad.
On July 10, 2021, Danny and Hazel Moder show up for the “Flag Day” premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. | Source: Getty Images
On July 10, 2021, Danny and Hazel Moder show up for the “Flag Day” premiere at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. | Source: Getty Images
But Hazel also has a soft spot for her mother’s most treasured belongings. According to Julia, her daughter once dug through her closet in search of a prom dress and tried on the actress’s 2001 Academy Award-winning black and white Valentino gown. Although Julia recalls how beautiful her daughter looked in the garment, Hazel thought it was too big on her.
Julia Roberts on March 25, 2001, at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. | Found via Getty Images
Julia has given her children a lot of love, support, and affection. She claims that mothering is an art that cannot be learned. The actress believes that the best approach to deal with parenting is to accept that you are not a superwoman and that you shouldn’t be afraid to seek for help.
Julia Roberts on March 25, 2001, at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. | Found via Getty Images
The “Pretty Woman” actress acknowledged in 2022 that she experienced dizziness when her children were ready to start college. In addition, the fact that her kids would be attending college and she had never done so captivated and delighted her about them.
Although Julia always believes that her children look like her, she realizes that her children actually resemble Danny when she sees her spouse after he gets home from work. The father of three occasionally posts pictures of their children online, eliciting a lot of feedback from their followers.
On November 28, 2022, Julia’s twins turned eighteen, and the actress gave them a sweet photo of themselves from their early years. Danny often shares pictures of their three children on social media, and the majority of his postings get good feedback from followers.
When the 54-year-old published a photo of Hazel smiling next to Phinnaeus, fans noted that Julia and Danny had cute children. “They really are stunning,” said an enthusiast. Supporters also mentioned how wonderful the couple’s family is.
Some people remarked on how Danny and Julia’s children bore a striking resemblance to their dad. Hazel “looks like her dad,” as one fan put it, and other fans thought Danny and his daughter looked alike. The majority of people claimed that Danny is preferred by the couple’s three gorgeous children.
January 15, 2020, in Los Angeles, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder’s Tenth Anniversary Gala Benefiting CORE, hosted by Sean Penn | Source: Getty Images
After 21 years of marriage, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder are content in their marriage as they raise their children and shield them from the hardships of the outside world. The couple adores their kids, whom they have made enormous efforts to keep away from the entertainment industry.
My Wife Left Me and Our Children After I Lost My Job – Two Years Later, I Accidentally Met Her in a Café, and She Was in Tears
Two years ago, my wife walked out on me and our kids during the worst point in my life. After struggling and finally picking my family up again, I spotted her in a café, alone and in tears. What she said next completely blindsided me.
When Anna walked out of our apartment with nothing but a suitcase and a cold, “I can’t do this anymore,” I was left standing there holding our four-year-old twins, Max and Lily.
A man looks sad holding his 4-year-old twin in a cluttered apartment | Source: Midjourney
My dignity was shattered, but not as much as my heart. I didn’t even get a second glance from her. It was like a switch had flipped. One minute, we were a family, and the next, I was alone with two kids and a mountain of bills.
This had all happened because I’d lost my job, and we lived in one of the most expensive cities in the country. I’d been a software engineer at a tech company that promised big returns, but some shady things happened, and it went bankrupt before we knew it. I went from a six-figure salary to unemployment checks overnight.
A man stands on the street holding a box of office things after just being fired | Source: Midjourney
The day I told Anna the news, I saw the disappointment in her eyes. She was a marketing executive and one of the most put-together women I’d ever seen. Even after getting married, I never saw her hair out of place or a wrinkle on her clothes.
She even looked polished while giving birth to our children, like a real-life princess, and that’s what I used to love about her. But I never thought she’d leave during tough times.
That first year was pure hell. Between the crushing loneliness, the constant worry about money, and the exhaustion of juggling work and childcare, I felt like I was drowning.
A man looking tired while caring for his 4-year-old twins in a cluttered apartment | Source: Midjourney
I drove for ride-share companies at night and delivered groceries during the day. All the while, I was juggling childcare. Max and Lily were heartbroken and asked about their mother constantly.
I tried to explain as best as I could to four-year-olds that Mommy was gone for a while, but they didn’t seem to understand.
Luckily, my parents were nearby. They helped with the twins at night and whenever I needed them, but they couldn’t help financially. They were already retired and struggling with the rising cost of living.
An elderly couple playing with their 4-year-old twin grandchildren | Source: Midjourney
Max and Lily were my lifeline, though. Their little arms wrapping around me at the end of a long day, their tiny voices saying, “We love you, Daddy,” kept me going. I couldn’t let them down. They deserved at least one parent willing to lay the world at their feet.
I’m happy that the second year after Anna left was much different. I landed a freelance coding project, and the client was so impressed with my abilities that he offered me a full-time remote position with his cybersecurity firm.
A man smiles while coding on his computer late at night | Source: Midjourney
The pay wasn’t six figures, but it was solid. We moved to a cozier apartment, and I started caring for myself again. I hit the gym, cooked real meals, and created a routine for the kids. We weren’t just surviving anymore; we were thriving.
And then, exactly two years after Anna left, I saw her again.
I was at a café near our new place, catching up on work while Max and Lily were at preschool. The smell of roasted coffee beans filled the air, and the soft hum of conversations made it a good place to focus.
A man drinks coffee while working on his laptop at a coffee shop | Source: Midjourney
I didn’t expect to look up and see her.
She was sitting alone at a corner table, her head down, while tears streamed down her face. She didn’t look like the woman I remembered, the polished, confident marketing executive with designer clothes and perfect hair.
No, this woman looked worn. Her coat was faded, her hair dull, and the dark circles under her eyes told a story of sleepless nights.
A red-haired woman sits unkempt, sad, and tearful in a coffee shop | Source: Midjourney
For a moment, my heart clenched. This was the woman who abandoned us at our lowest.
She had left to make a better life for herself without a jobless husband and twins to take care of, right? That’s what I’d assume from her cold, short sentence back then.
We were burdens to her, and she wanted more.
A red-haired woman in a black dress stands angry in a cluttered apartment | Source: Midjourney
So, what happened? Why was she crying at a random trendy coffee shop? I knew I shouldn’t care. I should ignore her, finish my drink, and leave immediately. But she was, after all, the mother of my children.
Unlike her, I wasn’t heartless. I still seemed to care.
She must have sensed my stare because she looked up. Her eyes met mine, and her expression shifted from shock to shame.
I could’ve stayed in place, but my body moved before I had time to consider it. Leaving my cup and laptop on the table, I walked toward the woman who had broken our home.
A man stands surprised in a coffee shop | Source: Midjourney
“Anna,” I said, clearing my throat. “What happened?”
Her eyes darted around as if searching for an escape. But there was none. “David,” she whispered, fidgeting with her hands. “I… I didn’t expect to see you here.”
“Clearly,” I said, pulling the chair across from her. “You left us. You walked out without any remorse. And now, two years later, I find you crying in a café? What’s going on?”
She looked down at the table, her fingers twisting until her knuckles turned white. “I made a mistake,” she finally said, loudly exhaling as if making a horrible and shameful confession.
A red-haired woman looks ashamed while looking down in a coffee shop | Source: Midjourney
I leaned back, crossing my arms. “A mistake? You think leaving your husband and kids was just a mistake?”
Her head shook as her eyes filled with fresh tears. “I know it’s not just a mistake. But I thought I… I thought I could do better on my own. It was all too much. The bills and not knowing how to survive. My money wasn’t enough for the life we’d led.”
“I know,” I nodded.
“I thought I could find a more fulfilling life, a better career… a better… I don’t know.”
“A better man?” I suggested.
A man stands in a coffee shop with his arms crossed looking serious | Source: Midjourney
Her head shook again. “No, no. I can’t explain it, but leaving you was so wrong. I lost my job almost immediately after. I survived on my savings; my parents sent me some money, but they cut me off after a few months. The people I thought were my friends disappeared when I needed them most.”
I stared as she began sobbing. My emotions were all over the place. I felt a small sense of vindication, as karma had acted almost immediately, but I also felt pity and hurt. We could have gone through this together and emerged much stronger if she had believed in me and our family.
A man sits in a coffee shop with his fingers crossed looking serious | Source: Midjourney
“I miss you,” she croaked, sniffling. “I want to come back.”
I let her words hang in the air. Because no matter how bad I felt for her, I knew why she said those words.
“You miss me now that you have nothing,” I calmly said. “Convenient timing, don’t you think?”
Anna reached across the table, her hand hovering near mine. “David, please. I know I don’t deserve it, but I’ll do anything to make it right. I’ve been living in cheap apartments, hopping from one temp job to another. I’ve had time to think. I realize now what I lost.”
A red-haired woman reaches her hand across a table in a coffee shop looking sad | Source: Midjourney
I pulled my hand back. “You didn’t think about Max and Lily, did you? Not once in two years. In fact, you haven’t even mentioned them since I sat down.”
The more I thought of it, the more disgusted I felt.
She flinched like I’d slapped her. “I thought about them too,” she whispered. “I just… I was ashamed. I didn’t know how to come back.”
I shook my head. “You made your choice, Anna. We’ve built a life without you. And it’s a good one. The kids are happy. I’m happy.”
A man sits in a coffee shop with his elbow on the table and his hand on his head looking upset | Source: Midjourney
“I’ll do anything,” she repeated desperately. “Please, David. Just give me a chance.”
I stood, turning my back to her. “No,” I said. “You made this decision. Despite what you’ve gone through, I see you haven’t reflected. You’re just worried about yourself. My kids need someone who’ll put them first.”
I returned to my table, snatched up my laptop, and left. The bell above the door sharply jingled as I pushed through it, but not before Anna’s sobs echoed through the quiet café.
A coffee shop doorway with an exit sign | Source: Midjourney
At dinner that evening, I marveled at how much Max and Lily meant to me. My son was telling a story about a worm he found at school, and my daughter proudly showed me a picture she’d drawn.
“Daddy, look! It’s us at the park,” Lily said, handing me the drawing.
I smiled. “It’s perfect, sweetheart.”
Anna had given this up and ended up with nothing.
A man with twin children laughing and smiling while eating dinner at the kitchen table | Source: Midjourney
But after tucking the kids to bed and going to my room, I considered the consequences of walking away from their mother. A part of me knew that having her back in their lives could be beneficial in the long run.
Maybe, if she reached out and asked about them in the future, I would let her see them. That’s only if I witness real change in her. For now, I had to protect them.
A man looks thoughtful in his bedroom at night | Source: Midjourney
You might think kids as young as mine don’t notice things, but they do. Yet, they are resilient as long as they know someone will always be there. I saw it in their laughter, in their easy affection. Therefore, our chapter with Anna was closed.
But life takes turns. I would focus on giving my children the secure, loving home they deserved and wait…
A red-haired woman walks alone down a street at night looking sad | Source: Midjourney
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