Julia Roberts' Niece Shows off Her 'Unique' House Full of Creepy Dolls: A Photo Tour
Emma Roberts' Los Angeles home is a unique blend of personal taste and eerie charm. Specifically, the actress' creepy dolls add uniqueness to the residence. Beyond her collection of dolls, some items on display hold sentimental value. Meanwhile, others have a great story to tell.
Emma Roberts during her house tour with Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Unlike a typical celebrity residence, Emma's home stands out due to its distinctive décor. She has several creepy dolls collected from various sources and displayed throughout her home.
Emma Roberts' home featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Interestingly, Emma compared her home to a doll house. "What I love about this house is it speaks for itself, where it is like a grown-up doll house. It's very storybook," she said.
Emma Roberts' home featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Despite the eclectic and sometimes eerie collection of dolls, Emma's Los Angeles home radiates warmth and comfort, creating a welcoming space for her family and guests. Onlookers even commented that "every room is full of character" and the home is "unique and eclectic."
Emma Roberts' creepy doll featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Her home is a blend of her unique tastes, combining modern and vintage elements that reflect her personality and style. She ideated the interior with the help of designers Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward.
Emma Roberts' home featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Having moved frequently during her childhood, Emma wanted a place where she and her son could feel at home. A personal sanctuary where she and her son could feel truly settled.
Emma Roberts' home featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Her journey to find such a place led her to a house she first saw advertised as a rental on Instagram. Captivated by its charm, she visited on a whim, fell in love, and ultimately convinced the owner to sell it to her.
Emma Roberts' home featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The Living Room
The living room is an elegant mix of new pieces and cherished items from previous homes. Adorned with fringes, tassels, and stripes, the decor is predominantly cream and wood brown. This means that the color palette provides a cozy yet stylish atmosphere.
Emma Roberts' living room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The fireplace is a focal point of the room, featuring brick-red and white stripes that complement the surrounding chairs. This room is the main gathering space during holidays and when guests visit. Emma, who loves to read, often spends her downtime lounging in this comfortable setting.
Emma Roberts' living room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The Bar Area
Adjacent to the living area is an antique bar complete with vintage chairs. This is where Emma enjoys hosting and sharing champagne with her friends.
Emma Roberts' bar area featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' bar area featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Interestingly, her bar has a Daniel Day-Lewis bottle which she took from an Oscar's party. While only a decorative piece, it makes for a great story.
Emma Roberts' bar area featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' bar area featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The Kitchen
The kitchen's checkered tile flooring and a color scheme of peach, brown, and white create a cheerful environment. Central to the kitchen is a wooden island that has become a game-changer for the family’s daily routines.
Emma Roberts' kitchen featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' kitchen featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
This also makes cooking and socializing easier. Emma displays a quirky collection of Halloween-themed mugs and vintage cereal ads, enhancing the kitchen's creepy and playful yet nostalgic feel.
Emma Roberts' mug collection featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' mug collection featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' mug collection featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' mug collection featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Rhodes' Room
Designed to enchant, Rhodes's room is tailored to foster his love for nature and animals. It features a mini library and his first big boy bed.
Emma Roberts' son's room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' son's room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
His rool also features a Mulberry Home ceiling wallpaper that depicts flying ducks. “I remember as a kid, whatever’s on your wall and your ceiling is seared into your brain for the rest of your life. So I wanted to make it extra cozy and fun, but not too overwhelming.”
Emma Roberts' son's room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
This whimsical decor is intended to imprint lasting childhood memories, making his room a magical and cozy retreat.
Emma Roberts' son's room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The Mini Office
Emma's enthusiasm for dolls is vividly brought to life in her office, where she proudly displays her doll wall. Here, shelves are lined with an assortment of dolls. Each doll with a unique backstory and appeal. "These are the dollykins," Emma pointed out in a house tour, "I'm madly obsessed with them, in love with them."
Emma Roberts and her doll wall featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma Roberts' doll wall featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Among her treasured collection is the Leggy Jill doll. It was a recent acquisition that, like all her dolls, is freed from its box. She also has a drunk Barbie doll which she finds cool.
Emma Roberts' drunk barbie doll featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
However, her favorite is Blythe — the doll that sparked her initial interest in collecting. Emma's passion for these dolls is so profound that she once admitted to hoping they would come to life. It was a wish she humorously claimed to make every night. The creepy doll theme extends beyond her office.
Emma Roberts' doll wall featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
The TV Room
Her TV room features a bookshelf adorned with dolls. Among them is a figure of the Bride of Frankenstein crafted by one of her favorite artists, Mob Graves.
Emma Roberts' doll featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Besides the dolls, the well-loved area in Emma's home features ceiling-to-floor curtains. It also boasts of wide windows that bathe the room in natural light. Furnished with a long brown couch, several chairs, and a chest for her son’s toys, this room is the heart of daily family life.
Emma Roberts' TV Room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
She also has a book on display, which she originally gave to her ex. However, once she discovered how much it was worth, she kept it.
Emma Roberts' TV Room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Decorated with Joni Mitchell chrome, posters, photos, and memorabilia, the TV room also houses sentimental items. One of these includes Emma's childhood time-out chair that her son, Rhodes, loves.
Emma Roberts' TV Room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
A Capiz Shell Globe light and a Bardot burl wood coffee table also anchor the space. These, surrounded by various artworks, add a personal touch. This collection personalizes her space and turns her home into a living story, reflecting her unique aesthetic and playful spirit.
Emma Roberts' TV Room featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma's fascination with dolls, particularly the eerie and unusual ones, goes beyond a mere hobby. It's a passion deeply ingrained in her persona. This interest is so integral to her identity that she's commemorated it permanently with a tattoo.
Previously, the child star revealed to have a tattoo of the Mattel logo on her ankle. This fully symbolized her love for the iconic doll brand.
Emma Roberts' ankle tattoo, dated February 2023 | Source: TikTok/LateLateShow
Emma's collection isn't just about owning the dolls; it's about the thrill of the hunt. She spends hours online, searching for the perfect creepy additions to her collection.
"I love dolls. I'm obsessed with dolls. The creepier the better," Emma confessed. She elaborated on her collecting philosophy, "It's more about the hunt than the actual doll. I have probably like 15 [dolls], but it's really about finding the doll, not really getting the dolls."
Among her favorites are Blythe dolls, Dollikins, and Barbies, each known for their distinct characteristics and appeal to collectors. Emma's enthusiasm for these quirky and macabre figures frequently spills over onto social media, where she shares her latest acquisitions with her followers.
Emma Roberts and her doll wall featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
In 2019, she introduced her followers to a particularly terrifying Blythe Doll named Bloom, a gift she received just in time for her birthday. Her posts often include playful captions that engage her audience.
Emma Roberts and her doll wall featured in Architectural Digest, dated April 2024 | Source: YouTube/Architectural Digest
Emma's interest in dolls is not just a passing fancy but a longstanding one. As far back as 2015, she was actively expanding her collection. She even reached out to her social media followers for tips on where to find Blythe Dolls online.
This unique interest even intersects with her professional life. Emma lent her voice to the character Wedgehead in the animated film "UglyDolls." The movie featured an ensemble cast including Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas, and Wanda Sykes.
This role seemed a perfect fit for Roberts, allowing her to merge her passion with her acting career. In addition, it further illustrated how her love for dolls permeates her personal and professional lives.
Emma Roberts is widely recognized for her roles in both television and film. She shares more than just a professional kinship with Hollywood; she is also closely related to one of its most beloved stars, Julia Roberts.
This familial tie to her aunt Julia has played a significant role in both her personal life and her career. Emma is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, making Julia her aunt through her father's side.
The relationship between Emma and Julia has been notably close since Emma’s childhood, despite the complexities and challenges within their family.