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Eric Roberts: Parenting realities were overwhelming
6 Apr
Summary
- Actor Eric Roberts struggled with parenting realities after Emma's birth.
- He described himself as emotionally unstable and a 'car wreck' then.
- Roberts expressed immense pride in his daughter Emma's achievements.
Actor Eric Roberts reflected on his past emotional instability during his daughter Emma Roberts's birth in 1991. He confessed on a podcast that he was a 'car wreck' then, struggling with depression and personal issues.
Despite his internal turmoil, Roberts felt an unforgettable connection to Emma the moment she was born. He recalled singing 'Happy Birthday' to her, which calmed her down as she recognized his voice.
Roberts later admitted in his memoir, 'Runaway Train,' that while he adored Emma, he 'couldn't handle the realities of an infant.' He acknowledged abandoning Emma's mother, Kelly Cunningham, when Emma was seven months old.
He also discussed his relationship with Emma, noting that external perceptions often complicate it. Roberts stated that his pride in Emma has never wavered and he is very happy to be her dad.
Now a grandfather, Roberts observes that modern parenting dynamics are more open and accepting. He finds it 'nice that we're in a different place now' compared to when he was raising Emma.
