Eric Roberts was the breakout talent first, earning a Golden Globe nomination and an Oscar nod in the 1980s after roles in Runaway Train and Star 80. But it was his younger sister, Julia Roberts, who became a global phenomenon. "If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts and no Emma Roberts as celebrities, as actresses, and I’m very proud of that," he said. However, in his 2024 memoir, Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far, he walked back his comments, writing: "I hope Julia will accept this public apology. During an appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast, Eric revealed that Julia does not want him talking about her.