Eric Roberts Issues Public Apology to Sister Julia Roberts In New Memoir 'Runaway Train'

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Eric Roberts is apologizing to his younger sister Julia Roberts! The 68-year-old actor and DWTS contestant just released his new memoir “Runaway Train: Or, The Story of My Life So Far,” and in it, talks about his substance abuse and recovery.

As part of that, he opens up about things he said about his sister while he was using, and is now apologizing in a public manner. Keep reading to find out more… In “Runaway Train,” Eric talks about his 1981 car accident, which landed him in a coma, where, along with years of drug abuse, said it affected his memory and recall.

When Julia moved to New York in 1985 to start her own acting career (he had already been acting for several years at that point), he was addicted to cocaine and on multiple occasions, said, “If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts.” However, he is now taking that back, saying in his book, “I hope Julia will accept this public apology.

It was an asinine thing to have said.” Eric says his drug use really ruined his relationships with his sisters, Julia and Lisa, as well as his relationship with daughter Emma Roberts. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they suffered from PTSD from when it was dangerous to be around me,” he wrote in his memoir. “Lisa and Julia needed love and protection — instead they got fear and uncertainty.” “Of course, the biggest consequence of my drug use was losing Emma,” he added. “I imagine I will remain as Julia’s brother and Emma Roberts’ dad for the rest of my life,” Eric shared. “I’d like to make good on that, to move aside proudly and with grace.