> At a Glance
> – Julia Roberts keeps finding giant bowls or bags of raw almonds wherever she goes
> – The star says she has “no idea why” they keep appearing, echoing a gag in George Clooney‘s new film Jay Kelly
> – Roberts and Clooney will reunite for Ocean’s 14 starting production in October 2026
> – Why it matters: The odd almond saga highlights the quirks-and possible rider mix-ups-of celebrity life
Julia Roberts’ latest co-star is… a never-ending supply of almonds. In a Jan. 6 Deadline interview, the Oscar winner revealed the snack has been stalking her on a scale that would make a squirrel jealous.
The Almond Invasion
Roberts, 58, told Deadline that “either a huge bag or a huge bowl of raw almonds” materializes at every stop. Asked if she’s an almond devotee, she replied, “I like them, but not in bulk!”
The phenomenon feels eerily familiar to her longtime friend George Clooney. His new comedy Jay Kelly features a running joke where cheesecake haunts Clooney’s character because it never left his rider.
Rider Reset
Roberts has already drafted a resolution for 2026.
“I sent email and said, ‘In the new year, one thing I would really like to do is review any and all riders that pertain to me in this world, because I think it might be time for a little reset on the almonds.'”
Ocean’s 14 on Deck
The almond antics won’t delay another heist. Roberts confirmed she’s on Clooney’s team for Ocean’s 14, set to shoot in October 2026.
George Clooney told E! News in October 2025:
> “We just got the budget approved at Warner Bros. and we’re trying to set up. It’s just scheduling, so it’s just setting a start date for us.”
Returning cast includes:
- Brad Pitt
- Matt Damon
- Don Cheadle
Key Takeaways
- Giant almond deliveries are following Julia Roberts, prompting her to audit future riders
- The prank mirrors a cheesecake gag in Clooney’s Jay Kelly
- The duo’s schedule alignment paves the way for Ocean’s 14 production next fall
Roberts may soon swap mystery nuts for mystery heists when cameras roll in 2026.
