What Emma Roberts' Dad Eric Roberts Has Said About Their Distant Relationship
Eric Roberts says his addiction and parenting mistakes strained the relationship, even as he says he is proud of Emma Roberts.
- Actor Eric Roberts was absent from daughter Emma Roberts' wedding to Cody John in Idaho on July 25, 2026, but told Page Six on Monday, "I love my daughter, always have, always will."
- On the Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson podcast in April, Eric described the relationship as "only complicated through outside eyes," acknowledging past addiction struggles during Emma's childhood with Kelly Cunningham.
- In his 2024 memoir Runaway Train, Eric admitted he was a "wash rag" emotionally when Emma was born, taking "full responsibility" for his past behavior and describing the loss of connection as the "toughest period" of his life.
- Guests at the Idaho ceremony included Julia Roberts and Danny Moder, while Emma's 5-year-old son Rhodes walked her down the aisle after the couple's four years together.
- While Emma celebrated in Sun Valley, Idaho, Eric maintained that reports of a strained relationship are inaccurate, emphasizing his support for her happiness however she chooses to celebrate.
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The surprising absence of the actor at the wedding of the American Horror Story protagonist generated all kinds of theories
Emma Roberts' Father Confessed To Being A 'Car Wreck' Of A Dad Before Wedding Absence
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA This past admission by Emma Roberts‘ father is adding more flesh to the reason for the no-show at her wedding! The actress’ father, Eric Roberts, previously publicly weighed in on the state of their relationship as father and daughter over the years. Emma Roberts got married to her boyfriend of three years, Cody John, on July 25 in the presence of their friends and families two years after he popped the question. Emma Robert…
What Emma Roberts' Dad Eric Roberts Has Said About Their Distant Relationship
While Emma Roberts' dad Eric Roberts did not attend her wedding to Cody John, the Oscar nominee has previously lifted the veil on where he stands with the actress by speaking about their relationship.
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Actor reflects on ‘loss of relationship’ with famous daughter
Eric Roberts offered public support for his daughter Emma Roberts following her weekend wedding to Cody John, even though he did not attend the Idaho ceremony, Page Six reports.
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