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Emma Roberts’ Dad Eric Roberts Clears the Air on Their “Complicated” Relationship
Eric says his addiction left him unable to parent Emma early on, and he now credits sobriety and grandparenthood with changing his perspective.
- Actor Eric Roberts, 69, denied any "bad blood" with his daughter, American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts, 35, during a recent podcast appearance. Roberts argued their relationship only seems "complicated" to outsiders unfamiliar with their dynamic.
- Roberts has openly discussed his past substance abuse, describing himself as a "wash rag" when Emma was born in 1991 because he could not handle the realities of parenthood while battling addiction.
- The actor called the "loss of relationship" with his daughter the toughest period of his life, expressing a persistent sadness regarding past misunderstandings that may "have forever," he said on the Inside of You podcast in 2024.
- While promoting his memoir Runaway Train: Or, The Story of My Life So Far, Roberts stated his bond with Emma remains "indefinable" but expressed deep pride, saying "I'm so proud of my daughter. I'm so proud of my kid."
- Public assumptions about their connection persist, yet Roberts maintains that outsiders lack the necessary context to judge their interactions. He takes full responsibility for his past actions, noting he now accepts his role in their history.
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Emma Roberts" parents separated only a few months after their birth.
Eric Roberts Opens Up About Emma Roberts Relationship; Actor Admits Being ‘Emotional Car Wreck’ in New 2026 Interview | 🎥 LatestLY
In a vulnerable appearance on the Really Famous podcast, Eric Roberts addressed his complicated relationship with daughter Emma Roberts. The 69-year-old actor took 'full responsibility' for his past struggles with addiction, describing himself as an 'emotional wash rag' during Emma's youth. 🎥 Eric Roberts Opens Up About Emma Roberts Relationship; Actor Admits Being ‘Emotional Car Wreck’ in New 2026 Interview.
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