Julia Roberts Opens Up About Recent Family Loss and Personal Grief

One of the most painful chapters in her life came with the loss of her half-sister, Nancy Motes, who passed away at the age of 37. The tragedy marked a deeply emotional period for the entire family. While the media briefly focused on the event, Roberts chose a different path. She did not turn her grief into public statements or televised interviews. Instead, she protected her mourning, keeping it within the sacred space of family and remembrance.