Julia Roberts turned 59 on October 28, and her husband Danny Moder marked the day with a throwback Instagram photo and a caption that’s melting hearts everywhere.“Celebrating everyday… but October 28 the most. More candles bring more joy. Love you so much.”Short, sweet, and after 23 years of marriage, still clearly sincere.
The couple’s origin story reads like a movie script of its own. They met on the set of The Mexican in spring 2000, quietly married on July 4, 2002, at Roberts’New Mexico ranch in Taos, and went on to raise three children: twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, plus son Henry. Moder, a cinematographer, earned an Emmy nomination for The Normal Heart, which starred Roberts. The pair celebrated their 23rd anniversary with a camping trip in July 2025, and Roberts has publicly called him“just my favorite human.”
For a couple that keeps things private, this rare public tribute says plenty. It’s a feel-good reminder that some Hollywood love stories go the distance without fanfare. What’s the best throwback photo your partner has ever posted for your birthday?
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