Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder celebrate 22 years of marriage

Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder They are celebrating another year of marriage in the books.

“TWENTY TWO YEARS,” Roberts, 56, captioned a throwback photo of her and Moder, 55, kissing on Instagram. Considering their anniversary is on July 4, it’s fitting that the actress added an American flag emoji in addition to a bunch of hearts.

The long-time couple met in the spring of 2000 while filming The Mexicanstarring Roberts and Brad PittModer worked as a cameraman on the project. At the time, Moder was married to a makeup artist. Vera Steimbergwhile Roberts was dating fellow actor Benjamin Bratt.

“He settled his whole affair, separate and apart from me,” Roberts later said. saying In an interview about the beginning of her relationship with Moder, she said: “And I got my life in order, separate and apart from him. I think that’s the only reason we were finally able to fall in love and be together.”

Two years later, Roberts and Moder tied the knot on July 4, 2002, inviting guests to celebrate Independence Day before announcing their secret ceremony. They later welcomed twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, 19, and son Henry, 17.

In addition to raising a family together, Roberts and Moder have worked together professionally on several occasions. The actress said her time in creating the film Secrets in their eyes “amazing,” citing their close connection.

“It was great. He’s my favorite person on the planet, so I love spending time with him and I love his work ethic,” she said. Beautiful woman The actress said People about the cinematographer in 2015. “His point of view is really valuable to me.”

The couple keep their family life very private, but Roberts admitted that outside noise about their relationship can still “hurt.”

“Sometimes we’re in the grocery store and I don’t even realize there’s something there, but we see a tabloid and we’re all just standing there thinking, ‘Oh, that’s awkward. This is really awkward,’” Roberts said. Harper’s Bazaar in 2018. “It can still hurt my feelings because I am so proud of my marriage… there is so much happiness wrapped up in what we have found together.”

Despite the ups and downs, Roberts called Moder the “anchor” of her family.

“It all starts with Danny Moder,” the Notting Hill actress said during an appearance on Today in December 2023. “He is our person and, in the most beautiful way, the captain of our ship… For me, understanding how deeply you can feel life really started with him.”