Julia Roberts reveals the REAL reason she refuses to strip off on screen and shares surprising link to feminist icon as she makes her British Vogue debut
Julia Roberts has revealed the real reason why she doesn’t want to do nude scenes.
The actress, 56, has avoided any racy roles and even in her famous role as a prostitute in Pretty Woman she remained fully clothed.
I’m speaking to Richard Curtis for her now British Vogue cover debut, she has revealed that she wants to defend other women who feel pressured to strip in front of the camera.
Asked if they ‘any feelings of responsibility towards other women’ with her behavior in her films, Julia explained: ‘My G-rated career…
“You know, not to criticize other people’s choices, but not taking my clothes off in a movie or being physically vulnerable is a choice I think I make for myself.”
Julia Roberts has revealed the real reason why she doesn’t want to do nude scenes and her surprising link to a feminist icon as she made her cover debut for British Vogue
When asked if she has “senses of responsibility towards other women” with her behavior in her films, Julia explained: “My G-rated career…”
She further revealed that her steadfast stance might have something to do with her surprising link to a feminist icon.
Julia revealed she created her family tree with Finding Your Roots star Dr. Henry Gates and declared: ‘I’m DNA cousins with Gloria Steinem.’
The Oscar-winning actress previously revealed she didn’t want to undress for the sake of her children.
When asked if she would consider doing a nude scene in a movie, she said, “You know that’s not really what I do, so if you’re going to ask me to do it, you should expect it is toned down. You know, as a mother of three, I feel that way.”
Julia married cameraman Danny Moder in 2002 and welcomed twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter in 2004. Years later they welcomed son Henry.
During a recent appearance on The Today Show, she made a rare comment about her family life with husband Danny.
“Well, it all starts with Danny Moder, you know?” she said to Hoda. ‘He really is our anchor and our person. And in the most beautiful way, the captain of our ship, really.”
She then joked that she doesn’t necessarily give her partner all the credit for their amazing family life.
“And it’s not like giving it all away to him,” she added. “It’s exactly that for me, understanding how deeply felt life could really begin with him.”
She added, “You know, not to criticize other people’s choices, but me not taking my clothes off in a movie or being physically vulnerable is a choice I think I make for myself.”
Even in her famous role as a prostitute in Pretty Women, she remained fully clothed
She further revealed that her steadfast stance could have something to do with her surprising link to a feminist icon, explaining that she is DNA cousins with Gloria Steinem (pictured)
Julia and Danny met on the set of The Mexican in 2000, where she acted alongside Brad Pitt, and he worked as a cinematographer.
Julia was in a relationship with Benjamin Bratt at the time, while Danny was married to make-up artist Vera Steimberg.
“I could see how great he was, but we were both in relationships at the time, so we were just friends,” Julia revealed in a 2003 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The couple eventually separated from their respective partners before romance blossomed.
“He ran his whole business separately and apart from me,” she explained to Oprah. “And I put my life in order, separated and apart from him. I think that’s the only reason we were able to ultimately fall in love and be together.”
They married in 2002 in a secret ceremony at Roberts’ ranch near Taos, New Mexico.
Julia also revealed how she is raising two children in college, with one soon to be heading off to college.
“I take care of them the same way I raise them at home,” she said. ‘Are you getting enough sleep? And you sound like you’re sick. And do you drink tea? And text me when you get home.”
The February issue of British Vogue is available digitally download and available on newsstands from Tuesday 16 January.
Julia married cameraman Danny Moder (photo 2014) in 2002 and welcomed twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter in 2004. Years later they welcomed son Henry.