Country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett married actress Julia Roberts after three weeks of dating. The two met while on the set of Robert Altman’s 1992 film “The Player.” At the time, Roberts was 25 years old and had a history of short-lived romances. Lovett was 35 years old and had never been married. Lovett and Roberts married on June 27, 1993 in Marion, Indiana. Lyle Lovett is now 67 years old and was born November 1, 1957.
Lyle Lovett & Julia Roberts
No Time For Each Other
When Roberts married Lovett, it was during a weekend off from filming the movie “The Pelican Brief.” Roberts had two days with Lovett before she had to report back to the set to continue filming. At the time, Lovett himself was busy touring. In fact, the couple rarely had any time for each other during their 21 month marriage. It seems their marriage may have been doomed from the start.
The Break Up
With Robert making back to back movies and Lovett continuing to tour, the couple’s marriage began to feel the strain. Lovett once told People magazine that he had never spent seven straight days with Roberts. In March 1995 the couple divorced, but still remained friends. It’s apparent they both have a great deal of respect for each other and will always have a special bond. As report by Tulsa World, during an interview, Roberts shared, “Some people think of togetherness in terms of physicality. I think that when you have great love and you’re secure in that, it doesn’t matter how far apart you are.” Great sentiment, but in reality, it’s a good idea to spend quality time with your spouse.
Finding Their Happy Ending
Lovett and Roberts have each moved on since their brief time together. Julia has been married to cinematographer Daniel Moder since 2002. The couple met on the set of the film The Mexican in 2000, where Moder was a camera assistant. After a brief relationship, they tied the knot in a private ceremony on July 4, 2002, at her ranch in Taos, New Mexico. Roberts and Danny Moder have 3 children together:
- Hazel Patricia Moder – Born on November 28, 2004, she is currently 20 years old.
- Phinnaeus “Finn” Walter Moder – Hazel’s twin brother, also born on November 28, 2004, and is 20 years old.
- Henry Daniel Moder – Born on June 18, 2007, he is currently 17 years old.
Lyle Lovett and April Kimble expanded their family! In 2017. The couple welcomed twins—a boy and a girl. Lovett has been open about how becoming a father later in life has been a rewarding experience. The twins are a joyful addition to their lives, and Lovett often speaks about the happiness and fulfillment that comes from being a dad.
Despite his busy schedule, Lovett makes time for his family, and it’s clear that family life has brought a new dimension to his world. While he continues to perform and create music, Lovett balances his career with spending quality time with his children and wife, often staying close to home when he’s not touring.
Here’s to wishing both couples all the happiness they each deserve.
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