Julia Roberts Celebrates Husband Danny Moder's 57th Birthday with Rare PDA Pic

The couple, who met on the set of The Mexican in 2001, will celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary this July.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:47pm

Julia Roberts shared a rare PDA-filled photo with her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, to celebrate his 57th birthday. The couple, who met on the set of Roberts' 2001 film The Mexican, will celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary this July. Roberts and Moder have three children together - twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 21, and Henry, 18.

Why it matters

Roberts and Moder have kept their relationship largely private over the years, making this public display of affection a rare treat for fans. The couple's long-lasting marriage in Hollywood is also noteworthy, as many celebrity relationships tend to be short-lived.

The details

In the Instagram post, Roberts called Moder her "fave man" and included several celebratory emojis. A few of the couple's famous friends, including Rita Wilson and Alexandra Wentworth, also sent birthday wishes to Moder in the comments. Roberts and Moder met on the set of The Mexican in 2001, when Moder was working as a cameraman. At the time, they were both in other relationships, but they later reconnected once they were single and tied the knot in 2002.

  • Julia Roberts and Danny Moder will celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary in July 2026.
  • Moder turned 57 years old on January 31, 2026.

The players

Julia Roberts

A 58-year-old Academy Award-winning actress known for films like Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, and Erin Brockovich.

Danny Moder

A 57-year-old cinematographer who has worked on films such as The Mexican and Panic Carefully. He has been married to Julia Roberts since 2002.

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What they’re saying

“🔥🎉🥰🎂🔥 My fav[e] day. My fav[e] man. #131 #WLF”

— Julia Roberts

“Happy Birthday!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️love to all Moders!!!!”

— Rita Wilson

“Happy Birthday to the great Danny Moder!”

— Alexandra Wentworth

The takeaway

Julia Roberts and Danny Moder's long-lasting marriage in Hollywood serves as an inspiring example of how two people can build a fulfilling life together, even amidst the challenges of fame and celebrity.