In a candid new interview, veteran actor Eric Roberts has opened up about his historically strained relationship with his daughter, actress Emma Roberts. Appearing on the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson podcast on April 7, 2026, the 69-year-old actor reflected on his past struggles with addiction and the emotional toll it took on his family during Emma’s childhood. Emma Roberts Expresses Excitement Over Britney Spears Biopic Rumours, Calls It ‘My Dream Role’.

Eric Roberts Breaks Silence on Daughter Emma

While the pair has faced years of public estrangement, Eric sought to clarify that the current state of their bond is often misunderstood by the public. "It’s only complicated through outside eyes," he remarked, adding, "I’m so proud of my kid."

Eric Roberts Opens Up About Addiction

The Dark Knight actor, who has been sober since 1995, did not shy away from his history of substance abuse. He described himself as "a wash rag" during the period following Emma's birth in 1991, admitting he was entirely unreliable for his ex-partner, Kelly Cunningham, and their daughter. "I was not to be depended on emotionally whatsoever," Roberts confessed. "I was a car wreck because of many things." He attributed much of his instability to a combination of depression, addiction, and the "horrible negative things" he had learned from his own father. Roberts noted that he now takes "full responsibility" for the mistakes that led to the long-term fracture in his relationship with Emma, calling the loss of that connection one of the greatest regrets of his life.

Eric Roberts Praises Emma Roberts’ Career

Despite their rocky history, Eric expressed deep admiration for Emma’s prolific career. Emma Roberts made her film debut at age nine in Blow (2001) and has since become a staple of modern television and film through projects like American Horror Story, Scream Queens, and We’re the Millers. The elder Roberts recalled the "magic" of her birth, remembering how she recognized his voice when he sang "Happy Birthday" to her in the hospital. "It was the most complete moment maybe I have ever had in my life," he shared. Emma Roberts Opens Up About Challenges of Being a ‘Nepo Baby’ in Hollywood, Says, ‘It’s Not an Easy Path to Stardom’.

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Emma Roberts’ Upcoming Projects

While her father reflects on the past, Emma Roberts continues to stay busy with a packed lineup of upcoming projects. As of April 2026, she is set to star in Hot Mess, a comedy directed by Katie Locke O’Brien in which she plays a dating show contestant. She is also attached to A Body in the Woods, a folklore horror film from director Stephen Cognetti, scheduled to begin filming in September 2026. Additionally, Roberts has The Technique and Old Pals in development, both described as psychological and dramatic features. She is also producing and starring in Expiration Dates, a feature adaptation of Rebecca Serle’s novel for Amazon MGM Studios. Meanwhile, as Eric Roberts focuses on sobriety and family reconciliation, the Roberts family continues to remain a complex presence in Hollywood.

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