Julia Roberts, once hailed as America's sweetheart, captivated audiences with her infectious smile and Southern charm.
However, behind the scenes, there is a side to Roberts that is often overshadowed by her polished image.
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar in 2017, Roberts herself confessed to being a “selfish little brat” during her early career.
Let's delve into some of the controversial moments that have tarnished Roberts' silver screen crown.
Back in 1991, Roberts was engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland, but she abruptly called off the wedding just three days before the ceremony.
Rumors circulated that she suspected Sutherland of cheating on her with a stripper.
While it is not unusual for a bride-to-be to have concerns about fidelity, what happened next raised eyebrows.
Roberts sought solace in the arms of actor Jason Patric, a friend of Sutherland, on what would have been her wedding day.
To make matters more suspicious, she was seen wearing a Notre Dame baseball cap identical to the one worn by Patric around town.
In 1993, Roberts shocked everyone when she married country singer Lyle Lovett after only three weeks of courtship.
The couple seemed happy on the surface, but just 21 months later, they announced their separation.
Lovett, recovering from a motorcycle accident in Houston at the time, felt the brunt of the breakup while Roberts was in London shooting a film.
Fans criticized Roberts for not showing “great support” to her husband during his recovery.
Moreover, Lovett had previously expressed his desire to start a family with Roberts, a dream that seemed distant considering their lack of quality time together.
Roberts' fashion choices have also raised eyebrows.
In 2001, she began dating Danny Moder, who was still married to makeup artist Vera Steimberg.
During this time, Roberts was spotted wearing a T-shirt that read “A Low Vera” in front of paparazzi.
Moder's family reportedly found this gesture disrespectful, especially since Steimberg was close to them.
Despite the backlash, Roberts defended her choice, attributing it to the frenzy created by tabloids and society's fascination with scandal.
Reports suggest that Roberts pursued Moder while she was still in a relationship with actor Benjamin Bratt.
The breakup between Roberts and Bratt was allegedly fraught with accusations of cheating from both sides.
Roberts claimed she ended the relationship because Bratt couldn't commit, but sources indicate that it was actually Bratt who called it quits.
According to insiders, Bratt wanted to settle down and start a family, but Roberts refused, causing tension between them.
These controversial moments have shed light on the less polished side of Julia Roberts.
While she may have made mistakes in the past, Roberts continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.
It serves as a reminder that even America's sweetheart has her shady moments.
