Julia Roberts Steps Out with Adult Children in Rare New York Family Appearance

Julia Roberts made an unusually public family appearance in Manhattan, stepping out with two of her three adult children to celebrate a milestone birthday. The 58-year-old actress was photographed outside the Jane Hotel in New York City's West Village alongside her youngest son, Henry, who recently turned 19, and her 21-year-old daughter Hazel. The rare outing has drawn significant attention, partly because Henry has grown visibly taller than his renowned mother.

The Family Moment

Roberts appeared composed and elegant during the casual family gathering, wearing a tailored black blazer, pearl necklace, and prescription glasses paired with a large green-and-black handbag. Henry kept his look understated in all-black clothing—a T-shirt, blue jeans, and black boots. Hazel, one half of Roberts' twin set born in November 2004, dressed in a relaxed yet stylish manner for the occasion. Her twin brother, Phinnaeus, was not present during the New York visit, and Roberts' husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, was also absent.

A Protective Parent in the Public Eye

The sighting is remarkable given Roberts' longstanding commitment to keeping her children away from public scrutiny. Despite spending over three decades as one of Hollywood's most recognizable figures, the actress has rarely shared images of her kids on social media. Her last Instagram post featuring any of her children before this month was a birthday tribute to her twins in November 2025, though she used a childhood photograph rather than a current one. Earlier, in May 2025, her husband broke his usual silence by posting a Mother's Day photo of Roberts with all three children, captioning it "Mothers make the coolest stuff."

The Current Generation

All three of Roberts' children are now enrolled at prestigious universities across different locations. Henry is pursuing studies at the Pratt Institute in Manhattan, an institution recognized among the world's top universities for art and design. His twin siblings have also ventured away from home: Hazel attends Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, while Phinnaeus is a student at the University of California, Berkeley. Roberts has spoken publicly about balancing her acting career with family life, describing the home she and Moder built together as one of her greatest accomplishments.

Roberts met Moder while filming "The Mexican" in 2000. The two began dating after their respective previous relationships ended, marrying in July 2002. Beyond the rare family moment captured in Manhattan, fans have noted how Roberts continues to take on high-profile film projects, including recent releases such as "Leave the World Behind" and "After the Hunt," while maintaining her protective stance toward her children's privacy.