Julia Roberts Calls Off Wedding to Kiefer Sutherland: A Look Back at Their Love Story

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Julia Roberts, renowned for her role in the classic Hollywood film ‘Runaway Bride,' has solidified her status as the queen of romantic comedies.

By the age of 23, she had become a household name in Hollywood, thanks to her roles in movies like ‘Runaway Bride' and ‘Pretty Woman.'

However, not many people know that Roberts was once engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland after falling in love on the set of ‘Flatliners.'

Just 72 hours before their wedding, Roberts called off the ceremony and ran away with Sutherland's best friend, Jason Patric.

At present, the ‘Pretty Woman' star is happily married to cinematographer Danny Moder and cherishes her time spent with her family.

Recently, Roberts attended a Taylor Swift concert, sharing her excitement on Instagram about the amazing performance.

She was spotted in the VIP section with her 18-year-old daughter Hazel, while her teenage sons, Phinnaeus (18) and Henry (14), are also avid fans of Taylor Swift.

Back in 1991, Roberts shocked everyone when she canceled her wedding to Sutherland just two days before the ceremony.

Their romance began on the set of ‘Flatliners,' and Roberts ended her engagement to Dylan McDermott, whom she fell in love with while filming ‘Steel Magnolias,' to pursue a relationship with Sutherland.

Sutherland was still married to his first wife, Camelia Kath, when their romance blossomed.

They made their relationship public at the Golden Globe Awards in January 1990, where Roberts won the Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Steel Magnolias' and expressed gratitude to Sutherland in her acceptance speech.

However, their perfect romance encountered a major hurdle when Sutherland was accused of cheating on Roberts with a stripper.

This incident shed light on the realities of their relationship, as Sutherland, who has struggled with alcohol abuse, temporarily moved out of Roberts' Hollywood home.

The much-anticipated wedding never came to fruition.

Weeks before the planned ceremony, Roberts hosted a lavish hen's party attended by numerous A-list celebrities.

Yet, suspicion arose when Sutherland's stag party was abruptly canceled just three days prior.

Shockingly, Sutherland learned about the wedding cancellation not from Roberts herself, but through a mutual acquaintance who broke the news to him.

To make matters worse, Sutherland discovered that Roberts went on a date with his best friend at the time, Jason Patric, on what would have been their wedding day.

Witnesses reported that Roberts and Patric traveled to Ireland together instead of embarking on their honeymoon with Sutherland.

Ultimately, their relationship fizzled out, and they officially ended things in 1992.

Nearly two decades later, during an interview in 2016, Sutherland opened up about the failed wedding.

He commended Roberts for having the “courage” to call it off, acknowledging that it was not what she truly wanted.

Sutherland also expressed how the wedding had become a massive spectacle due to Roberts' immense fame.

Despite her fame, the 55-year-old Oscar winner values her role as a wife and mother above all else.

Roberts has always prioritized her family and emphasizes the importance of coming home to them at the end of the day.

While acting is her dream come true, it is not her sole focus.

For Roberts, the best moments in life are those spent with her husband and children.

In conclusion, Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland's love story may have ended in heartbreak, but both have moved on to find happiness in their respective lives.

Roberts continues to captivate audiences with her talent and remains a beloved figure in Hollywood.