Fact: Julia Roberts’ Real-Life 'Runaway Bride' Story — The Drama Behind The Scenes That Will Surprise You

Remember Julia Roberts’ roles — especially in Runaway Bride, where she always runs away from the groom at the last moment? Well, it turns out in real life she was quite similar to her character — going through a series of failed relationships and seemingly "running away" from serious commitments.

Before meeting Daniel Moder, Julia had a whole chain of relationships that didn’t work out. She was in relationships but seemed unable to settle down and start a family.

For example, she was engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland but broke off the engagement just three days before the wedding. She also had a romance with actor Benjamin Bratt, which ended in 2001, shortly before she began her relationship with Moder.

Then, during the filming of The Mexican in 2000, everything changed. Julia met Daniel Moder, who was the film’s cameraman. But there was a serious obstacle — Daniel’s wife, Vera Steinberg.

There were many complications: Daniel’s divorce from Vera was prolonged, and Julia and Daniel’s relationship was surrounded by scandals.

It became especially loud when Julia appeared in public wearing a provocative T-shirt with the phrase "A Low Vera" — a wordplay hinting at Daniel’s ex-wife. "A Low Vera" sounds like "a lover," implying that Julia was the "lover," while Vera was the ex-wife. It was a bold and provocative message directed at Vera, given the drawn-out divorce.

From my view, I actually admire Julia’s boldness here. It takes guts to put yourself out there like that, especially under public scrutiny. Relationships are messy, especially when they involve complicated breakups and blended families. But Julia’s story feels real — imperfect, raw, and human.

It’s said that because of this, Julia’s relationship with Daniel’s family was strained for a long time. But despite all the scandals, Julia and Daniel got married in 2002 and have been happily together ever since.

Honestly, this story just shows how sometimes life imitates art — and that behind the glamorous Hollywood façade, real people face real drama and, ultimately, find their own kind of happy ending.