Eric Roberts' first appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” Tuesday night offered a rare glimpse into the world of one of the industry's most acclaimed actors.
The “Runaway Train” star's latest TV appearance seemed like another step for Roberts to right past wrongs, many of which are detailed in his new memoir, “Runaway Train: Or, The Story of My Life So Far.”
In his book, Roberts “publicly apologized” to his Oscar-winner sister, Julia Roberts, for comments he once made about his famous family.
Emma Roberts' father Eric shouldn't talk about his famous daughter or sister Julia Roberts
Eric Roberts has apologized to his sister, Julia Roberts, in his new memoir, “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far.” (Getty Images)
The “Righteous Gemstones” star made headlines in 2018 for taking on the responsibilities of her sister's award-winning career, in addition to daughter Emma Roberts' Hollywood status.
“Without me, celebrities and actresses like Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts wouldn't exist, and I'm very proud of that,” he told Vanity Fair.
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Roberts retracted his comments and reached a settlement with the Pretty Woman star about six years later.
Eric competed on “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday alongside pro Britt Stewart. (Getty Images)
“I hope Julia accepts this public apology. That was a stupid thing to say,” he wrote, according to People magazine..
His resume of film and television roles is as long as his reputation off the cameras.
“I hope Julia accepts this public apology. It was a stupid thing to say.”
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In 1981, Roberts was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for three days. The accident, along with his years of drug abuse as a cocaine addict, took a toll on his mind and body, and also affected his personal relationships.
Eric and Julia (pictured here in 1996) have been active in the entertainment industry for many years. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
“I wouldn't be surprised if they suffered from PTSD from the time when it was unsafe for them to be with me,” he acknowledges in the book about the bond between his sisters. “Lisa and Julia needed love and protection, but instead they felt fear and anxiety.”
“Of course, the biggest consequence of my drug use was losing Emma.”
Eric claimed he was the one who gave Julia and their daughter Emma Roberts their Hollywood careers. (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Roberts was in the depths of drug addiction when he alleged that Julia supported his ex-wife Kim Cunningham in her custody battle for Emma.
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“I expect to be Julia's brother and Emma Roberts' father for the rest of my life,” he wrote. “I want to fulfill that mission and do so with honor and grace, which is one of the reasons I wrote this book.”
