Oprah's Super Soul Julia Roberts: Daring and Vulnerable, Part 2
Nov 4, 2026
Julia Roberts, the Oscar-winning actress and producer known for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich, opens up about family, fame, and finding balance. She discusses social media’s emotional toll, speaking out during cultural upheaval, motherhood, aging, and her marriage. Roberts also recalls a spectacular 50th-birthday surprise, reflects on spirituality and authenticity, and shares why hope requires active participation.
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Small Conversations Can Start Real Change
- Julia Roberts starts difficult conversations rather than becoming paralyzed by not knowing where to begin.
- Her support for Break Bread, Not Families inspired a friend’s grassroots campaign and reinforced that small conversations can reunite families.
A Hurtful Instagram Post Revealed Social Media’s Impact
- Instagram comments criticizing Julia Roberts’s appearance hurt her despite her confidence and experience.
- The incident revealed how deeply clicks, likes, and online cruelty can affect people, especially teenagers.
Julia Took Hazel To March After Election Shock
- After Donald Trump’s election upset Hazel, Julia Roberts took her to the first Washington march.
- She wanted her daughter to retain a sense of voice, agency, and participation in democracy.