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Inside the romantic marriage of Julia Roberts and Danny Moder

The Hollywood couple have been happily married for over 20 years…

Julia Roberts is known for many things.

Her iconic films like Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, and My Best Friend’s Wedding. Her Oscar-winning performance in Erin Brockovich. And, of course, her perfect smile.

But Julia is also a loving wife; she’s been married to Daniel Moder for 21 years.

If you’re wondering who that is, here’s everything you need to know as well as Julia and Daniel’s sweetest moments as a couple…

Who is Julia Roberts’ husband?

Daniel ‘Danny’ Moder is Julia Roberts’ husband. He is a cinematographer and the two met in 2000 while they were both working on the film The Mexican.

At the time, Julia was in a long-term relationship with actor Benjamin Bratt and Danny was married to makeup artist Vera Steimberg.

However, in June 2001, Julia and Benjamin ended things, and in early 2002, Danny and Vera finalised their divorce.

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Those breakups paved the way for Julia and Danny to fall in love and on July 4, 2002, they tied the knot in Taos, New Mexico.

The couple have been together ever since.

What age is Danny Moder?

As of 2024, Danny Moder is 55 years old.

Who were Julia Roberts’ former husbands?

Julia Roberts was engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland but they broke up three days before their planned wedding in June 1991.

In June 1993, Julia married singer Lyle Lovett. The couple were married for 22 months but then separated in March 1995.

Who is the father of Julia Roberts’ children?

Julia shares three children with her current husband Danny: Finn, Hazel and Henry.

Learn more about them here and see Julia and Danny’s sweetest moments below.

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In honour of Danny’s 55th birthday, Julia posted this adorable image to Instagram. “Happy Birthday to this amazing man who lights up our world,” she wrote.

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For their 21st wedding anniversary in July 2023, Julia shared a candid photo of her and Danny kissing.

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Julia hugged Danny from behind when they attended a reception for the Kennedy Center honorees in December 2022.

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In June 2021, Danny posted this photo on Instagram for his and Julia’s 20th anniversary. “Just holding on to this beautiful girl one day at a time. One epic day at a time,” he wrote.

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The couple were all smiles as they attended the CORE Gala in January 2020.

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Another hand holding moment! This was when they attended Heal The Bay’s ‘Bring Back The Beach’ Annual Awards Presentation & Dinner in May 2012.

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