There was a time during which Julia Roberts was essentially the queen of romantic comedies, starring in hit after hit that delighted audiences. Then all of a sudden it seemed like she dropped out of the genre completely.
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That made her role in Ticket to Paradise all the more exciting for fans, as the film was exactly the kind of movie you might remember Julia Roberts for.
While speaking to The New York Times Magazine, Julia explained that for one thing, people have their timelines a little wrong. "People sometimes misconstrue the amount of time that's gone by that I haven't done a romantic comedy as my not wanting to do one," she said.
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She went on by adding that some movies just haven't been up to the level that she's used to working with. "If I had read something that I thought was that Notting Hill level of writing or My Best Friend's Wedding level of madcap fun, I would do it," she explained. "They didn't exist until this movie that I just did that Ol Parker wrote and directed."
She said that Ticket to Paradise was appealing in large part because she felt like she could do it — but only if George Clooney was involved. Luckily, he felt exactly the same way. The movie came out in October 2022.
Julia also explained that ultimately, her family is a huge reason why she hasn't acted as much in recent years. Julia and her husband, Daniel Moder, are mom and dad to three kids: Hazel, Phinnaeus, and Henry.
As she put it, there's a lot to balance between everyone. "Here's the thing: If I'd thought something was good enough, I would have done it," she said. "But I also had three kids in the last 18 years. That raises the bar even more because then it's not only Is this material good? It's also the math equation of my husband's work schedule and the kids' school schedule and summer vacation."
Julia said that being at home for her family is ultra-important, explaining, "It's not just, Oh, I think I want to do this. I have a sense of great pride in being home with my family and considering myself a homemaker."
