At a Glance
- Julia Roberts and Danny Moder stepped out together at the 2026 Golden Globes on Jan. 11
- The couple, married since 2002, share twins aged 21 and an 18-year-old son
- Roberts calls her life with Moder her “dream come true” and names him as her constant joy
- Why it matters: The joint appearance offers fans a rare glimpse into one of Hollywood’s most private marriages
Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder turned the 2026 Golden Globe Awards into a date night, walking the carpet separately before posing together inside the Beverly Hilton. The actress, 58, wore a plunging black gown accented by a red necklace; Moder, 56, chose a classic black suit.
A Quiet Love Story in the Spotlight
The pair met on the 2001 set of The Mexican and wed in a private ceremony on July 4, 2002. They have since welcomed three children: twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter on Nov. 28, 2004, and son Henry Daniel on June 18, 2007.
Roberts, nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for After the Hunt, has long shielded her family from the spotlight. Yet she openly credits them for grounding her award-winning career.
Roberts Names One Constant Source of Joy
During a recent Entertainment Tonight interview, Roberts’ costars swapped answers about what brings them happiness. When asked, she replied without hesitation: “Danny Moder.”
“Never changes. Never changes!” she laughed, adding, “Sometimes more. Sometimes medium.”
Public Declarations of Lasting Love
- October 2022: Roberts told CBS Sunday Morning that life with her husband and children is “the best stuff, to come home at the end of the day triumphantly to them.”
- July 2024: She marked their 23rd anniversary on Instagram with a sunset photo captioned, “You + Me = 23 🎇🎆.”
The rare joint appearance at the Globes offered photographers a chance to capture the couple alongside actress-singer Teyana Taylor, all smiles inside the ceremony.
Balancing Career and Family
Roberts has collected an Academy Award and dozens of acting credits, yet she insists family remains her priority. She told CBS Sunday Morning that while acting was her “dream come true,” it was not her “only dream come true.”
According to News Of Losangeles, the actress has structured her schedule to maximize time at home, turning down projects that would require extended absences from her husband and children.
Awards Night Details
| Moment | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan. 11, 2026 |
| Location | Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles |
| Roberts’ Look | Black plunging gown, red necklace |
| Moder’s Look | Black suit |
| Shared Photo | With Teyana Taylor inside the ballroom |
Sources told News Of Losangeles the couple kept a low profile on the carpet, choosing to sit together once inside the venue rather than staging a joint entrance.
A Relationship Timeline
- 2001: Meet on The Mexican set
- July 4, 2002: Marry in ultra-private ceremony
- Nov. 28, 2004: Welcome twins
- June 18, 2007: Son Henry is born
- 2024: Celebrate 23 years of marriage
- Jan. 11, 2026: Attend Golden Globes together
Why the Night Mattered
Roberts has repeatedly stated that her greatest achievement is the life she and Moder have built. The Globes appearance-brief but photographed-reinforced that message without compromising the privacy they guard.
For fans, the sighting provided reassurance that behind the accolades, one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples continues to prioritize each other above the flashbulbs.
