'Fly That Won’t Leave You Alone’ & ‘Extraordinary’: What Julia Roberts’ 2 Exes Said about Life with Her

• Hollywood starlet Julia Roberts currently lives a dream life with her loving husband of 21 years and their three children, away from the limelight.
• Before meeting Danny Moder, Roberts was involved in longtime relationships and had been married once.
• Two of her exes have shared their thoughts about what it was like when they were with the "Pretty Woman" star.

One of America's original sweethearts and iconic actresses, Julia Roberts, 55, is living out her dream life with her doting husband of 21 years, American cinematographer Danny Moder, 54, and their three children, Hazel, Phinn, and Henry Moder. The Hollywood star, who was once the highest-paid actress in the world, is a devoted wife and mother who prefers to live a life of privacy with an emphasized focus on her family.

Roberts has lived in the spotlight of Tinseltown for years, but she goes above and beyond to protect her kids from public scrutiny. No matter where they reside, whether in their California residence or their abode in New Mexico, Moder and Roberts raise their family away from the limelight.

Far from being a mom who regularly posts pictures of her children on social media or one who would rather attend a glitzy Oscar premiere instead of spending time with them, Roberts' commitment to her family even precedes her career. The "Pretty Woman" star's life as a mom is all-consuming, from ensuring her kids are fed and well-cared for to keeping a tidy home, all while having her teammate, Moder, by her side.

According to a friend of Roberts, Moder adores his wife for who she is, as opposed to what she does professionally. In a previous interview, Roberts reiterated how much of a light Moder is in her life. When asked about how he fares being married to an ultra-famous star, Roberts clarified:

"The jobs don't get married. The people get married. It sounds clichéd and I've said it a thousand times, but I do think that I am fundamentally the same relatively simple person I've always been."

Moder was able to look past the fame, fortune, and high status Roberts garnered as an actress and simply loved her for her. Together, the lovebirds have built what Roberts refers to as their dream life:

"The life that I've built with my husband, the life that we've built with our children, and that's the best stuff. To come home at the end of the day triumphantly to them."

Roberts discussed how in the past, many people, unlike her husband, had been enthralled with who she was on screen and pre-judged her to be that exact way in real life. Two such people who placed some level of emphasis on Roberts' fame were her exes, Lyle Lovett and Benjamin Bratt.

Julia Roberts Was Previously Married to Lyle Lovett, Who Was Enthralled with Her Fame

Years before Roberts met the love of her life, Moder, she tied the knot with Lovett, who is an American singer and songwriter, in June 1993. The two initially met in 1992 on the set of "The Player." However, Roberts and Lovett ended up divorcing in 1995.

When word broke out about Lovett and Roberts' romantic relationship, instead of being shocked by their 10-year age gap, many were surprised by Roberts' choice of partner. Even the singer himself was surprised and understood the intrigue that came with it. He even joked, “I bet a lot of people might think that makes her one of the 25 Most Stupid People of the Year."

Although he was extremely bothered by the public scrutiny and attention they received, Bratt admitted that he was not naïve about the media recognition he would get from dating Roberts.

Though their time together was brief, according to Lovett, his and Roberts' relationship was exciting. The "If I Had a Boat" crooner asserted:

"It felt extraordinary...But I didn't want to actually think it out loud, or even to myself, because of her being who she is...I thought, 'Don't be stupid. She's Julia Roberts.' "

During their time together, Lovett boasted about how their life together felt like one never-ending honeymoon. He also said the two had never even gone more than a week without seeing each other.

What Julia Roberts' Longtime Ex-partner Benjamin Bratt Said about His Experience with Her

In juxtaposition to Lovett, Roberts' next serious partner, Bratt, who is also an actor, felt a different way about her heightened fame. After her divorce from Lovett, Roberts dated Bratt from 1997 until they split in 2001, making this relationship her longest before she married Moder.

Regarding what Bratt said about his romance with Roberts, unlike Lovett, Bratt was not particularly fond of the level of fame and attention that came with dating such a big star. In a past interview, the "Miss Congeniality" star clearly expressed his annoyance with the various tabloids and headlines that would constantly publish outlandish claims about their relationship.

Although he was extremely bothered by the public scrutiny and attention they received, Bratt admitted that he was not naïve about the media recognition he would get from dating Roberts. He knew that his experience with her would be far from ordinary. However, his awareness did not stop him from growing increasingly frustrated with the whole ordeal:

"It's like a fly that won't leave you alone. It's that mosquito that buzzes in your ear when you're trying to sleep at night...It's constant and ever present and it disrupts any chance of peace."

He went on to claim that one loses control once reaching that excessive amount of fame. However, as far as what Bratt had to say about Roberts as a person, he shared nothing but positive words, describing her as an "incredible woman."

Despite her previous relationships not working out in the long run, Roberts still managed to find her happily ever after with her loving husband, Moder.

The married couple remains blessed with their dream life and family, raising their three children far away from the spotlight.

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