In a touching public display, Daniel Moder honored his wife, Julia Roberts, on her 59th birthday. The acclaimed cinematographer took to social media to share a cherished throwback photograph, capturing a moment of pure affection as Roberts stood before a candle-lit cake, with Moder gazing at her adoringly and gently kissing her shoulder. His heartfelt caption underscored their deep connection, stating that while he celebrates her daily, October 28th holds a special significance. He attributed the increasing number of candles to bringing more happiness, culminating in a profound declaration of love, to which Roberts responded with a string of joyful emojis, reinforcing their enduring bond.
Their enduring partnership of 24 years began under unusual circumstances on the set of the 2001 crime comedy, "The Mexican," where Roberts starred alongside Brad Pitt. At that time, Moder was still wed to makeup artist Vera Steimberg, and Roberts was in a relationship with actor Benjamin Bratt. Both individuals meticulously resolved their prior commitments before embarking on their journey together. Roberts once reflected in a 2003 interview with O, The Oprah Magazine, that their independent navigation of personal matters was crucial, enabling them to genuinely fall in love and unite as a couple.
The pair exchanged vows on July 4, 2002, at Roberts' expansive 82-acre property in Taos, New Mexico. This past summer, they celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary, with Roberts commemorating the occasion with a selfie featuring matching sunglasses and their heads affectionately leaning on each other. Her caption, adorned with red, white, and blue emojis, succinctly conveyed her adoration: "TWENTY FOUR. MORE MORE MORE." Their family has since grown to include three children: 21-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, and their 19-year-old son, Henry.
Roberts has consistently spoken highly of her husband and their marriage. In a 2018 appearance on Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop podcast, she described their marriage as the most profound decision of her life, one that irrevocably altered her world in the most magnificent and indescribable way. She emphasized her belief that uniting with Moder was the best choice she had ever made. Furthermore, in a 2015 conversation with People magazine, Roberts lauded Moder as her favorite person globally and expressed immense appreciation for his strong work ethic and invaluable perspective, particularly when they collaborated on the film "Secret in Her Eyes."
