Eric Roberts Reveals He Was Unimpressed by Julia Roberts’ Performance in THIS 1989 Movie, Despite Her Oscar Nomination

As a longtime fan of Eric Roberts, I must say his memoir, Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far, is a riveting read that offers a unique insight into the life of an actor who has truly lived and experienced the highs and lows of Hollywood. His candid reflections on his career, struggles with addiction, and complex relationship with his daughter, Emma Roberts, make for compelling reading.


Hello there! As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m thrilled to share some intriguing news with you all. Eric Roberts, an iconic figure in the world of entertainment, has just unveiled his long-awaited memoir titled “Runaway Train: My Journey So Far.” This captivating book invites us on a personal exploration through the ups and downs of his illustrious career, providing intimate glimpses into the challenges he’s faced, including his battle with addiction.

Eric Roberts has openly shared his views on his sister, actress Julia Roberts’ 1989 movie Steel Magnolias, in his frank autobiography titled Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor is quoted as stating that while he thought Julia was “excellent” in Mystic Pizza and “outstanding” in Pretty Woman, he felt her performance in Steel Magnolias wasn’t as remarkable, despite the movie earning her her first Academy Award nomination.

In another statement, the actor from The Night Walk added, “I don’t wish to come off as an overly dramatic performer or an envious brother, but in that particular film, I felt her acting abilities could have been stronger. Yet, when I watched her in Steel Magnolias, I thought, ‘She’s improving well. She’s nearly a competent actress, and someday she will truly be one.’

According to the source, he went on to say that he believed several actresses in the movie, such as Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine, and Daryl Hannah, delivered overly dramatic performances throughout the film. He added that no one’s performance particularly shone due to excessive scene-stealing, a term he used to describe their tendency to shed tears on camera, which often boosts an actor’s reputation and even leads to Oscar nominations.

The Actor Who Was Deported shared his view that his sister’s genuine Southern upbringing likely contributed to the positive reviews she received for her acting. He suggested that her authentic portrayal as a charming, small-town girl from the South may have been a factor in earning her an Oscar nomination for the movie directed by Herbert Ross.

He said, “Indeed, that’s the type of person she was, or initially presented as such. I can’t confirm if she ever worked with a dialect coach to eliminate her Southern accent, but fortunately for her, if she did, it seems the effort wasn’t entirely successful.

At present, you can find the movie “Steel Magnolias” streaming on Amazon Prime Video. In this movie, Julia Roberts portrayed the character Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie and was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress due to her exceptional acting skills.

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2024-09-22 12:26