When Oprah asked about the fame difference issue, Roberts was ready with an answer, like she was ready to brace all the other deep questions regarding her personal marriage life. She said she is a pretty simple person, but her job makes other people think that she is somehow more interesting than others when in actual fact, she’s just a normal person like all of us.
Basically, she said that she is pretty much the same person she was before Hollywood and that they are just two people with different jobs who got married. This kind of down-to-earth demeanor is one of the things that make her so popular.
Her Rock
Not only does he make her feel comfortable, but he also helps her overcome her own personal fears and challenges. One example of that is Roberts's fear of heights. In 2018, she posed in evening gowns for a Harper's Bazaar photoshoot.
Oh, and she did it while hanging by a rope from the side of a rock. When Oprah met her for a later interview, the actress confessed that Moder was the one who talked her into it and talked her through it. So not only is he the perfect human being for her, but he also manages to help her overcome big challenges that she may face. That's what we call being someone's rock.
Real Life Happy Ending
And now, for the question you've all been waiting for — how does a marriage work between a rich and famous Hollywood star and a not-so-famous person? Well, it does. Roberts and Moder are living proof. Perhaps this is one of the secret ingredients for a successful marriage to thrive in Hollywood. Maybe it’s best that not both parties are ultra-famous.
Just like in "Notting Hill" — the answer is yes. For those of you who don't know, in "Notting Hill," Roberts plays the part of a famous actress who falls in love with a simple bookseller. So, for once, a silver-screen happy ending has successfully made its way into real life.
The 18-Year Mark
In the summer of 2020, Roberts and Moder celebrated their 18th anniversary, proving to everyone that they are stronger than ever. They were together for almost two decades and felt as if they had just met.
When Roberts is not being directly interviewed about her husband, she tends to keep her private life to herself. So when she does open up about their love life or share an endearing post on the gram, it almost feels like a treat. She treated everyone when she took to Instagram for their 18th anniversary and posted the most adorable picture of them with the caption "18 years #heckyes."
It's All About Love
Roberts obviously keeps other people interested for a reason, even if that reason is her unbelievably long and happy marriage. She shows us that no matter how successful you are, the one thing that matters most is having a person to share your life with.
In the summer of 2023, the pair took to Instagram to celebrate their 21st anniversary together. It doesn’t seem like their love is fading for each other any time soon either, but rather like things are just getting better and better. And in Hollywood, where relationships rarely last very long, it's incredibly refreshing to hear something that restores our faith in true love.