Julia Roberts Shares Rare Glimpse of Twins on 21st Birthday
Julia Roberts recently celebrated a significant milestone as her twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus, turned 21. The actress shared her heartfelt birthday message for the duo on Instagram. In her post dated November 28, she reflected on how quickly the years have passed since they were infants. “These game changers, life alterers, [heart] expanders once were 1 and now are 21!” she wrote, accompanied by a crying emoji.
Throwback Memories
Roberts included a nostalgic photo of her twins as babies. In the image, Hazel smiles while Phinnaeus gazes off to the side, both seated in matching highchairs. This picture captures a moment from their early years.
Life as Empty Nesters
Now at 21, Hazel and Phinnaeus have left home, alongside their 18-year-old brother, Henry. Julia has described the transition to being an empty nester as both fun and emotional. Appearing on Stephen Colbert’s show in October, she mentioned, “It’s all fun, honestly. It is all so delicious.”
Finding Joy in Change
Roberts expressed her feelings about the kids moving out. While she misses their presence, she embraces the opportunities for visits and maintains a positive outlook. “I love hanging out with them and spending time with them,” she shared.
Parenting Philosophy
Despite the distance, Julia continues to parent her older kids in a supportive manner. She emphasized that her style hasn’t changed much, stating, “I parent them the same way out of the house that I parented them in the house.” Key elements of her parenting include checking on their well-being and ensuring they are safe.
A Family Strong Bond
Julia expressed immense appreciation for her children, noting the mutual understanding they share. “I have an immense amount of appreciation for both of my older kids because they still allow me to be the same mom to them,” she said. Roberts added that there is no eye-rolling from her kids, indicating a strong bond that remains intact.
As Julia Roberts continues to navigate this new chapter in her life, she cherishes every moment with her family. For more updates and stories about Julia and her family, stay tuned to El-Balad.
