'Sad' Eric Roberts detailed his relationship 'loss' with daughter Emma years before missing her wedding

Eric Roberts has spoken about the distance in his relationship with his daughter, Emma Roberts, well before his absence at her recent wedding. During a 2024 podcast appearance, the veteran actor described the state of their connection as a point of personal sadness. He spoke specifically about the misunderstandings that occur between people and admitted that being a grandparent reminded him of what he missed out on while raising his daughter.

Despite the public narrative, the actor has worked to clarify his standing with his daughter. Earlier this year, he pushed back against the idea that they are completely estranged, stating that the situation appears more complicated through outside observations than it is in reality. He accepted responsibility for his past actions, calling himself a poor father during her childhood and acknowledging he was not someone who could be relied upon emotionally during those years.

Following his absence at the Idaho wedding, which featured family members like Julia Roberts in attendance, Eric Roberts provided a statement regarding the event. He maintained that he loves his daughter and respects her choice to celebrate the occasion in the manner she sees fit. He emphasized that he continues to support her independence as she moves forward in her personal life.