Julia Roberts marked the 21st birthday of her twins, Hazel and Phinnaeus, by posting a rarely-seen baby photo on Instagram on Friday, November 28. Known globally for her acting, Roberts celebrated this special moment as a devoted mother, highlighting the milestone with a glimpse into her family’s past and her ongoing bond with her children, making the Julia Roberts twins 21st birthday a memorable occasion.
Roberts Posts a Heartfelt Tribute on Social Media
To commemorate the twins’ big day, Roberts dug out an old family snapshot showing Hazel and Phinnaeus as infants, sitting in high chairs and enjoying a treat. The room in the background featured a few presents on a table, hinting that the photo likely captured the twins’ very first birthday celebration. Alongside the image, Roberts wrote,
These game changers, life alterers, ❤️expanders once were 1 and now are 21! That was fast 😭 Happy Birthday my Dears 🎉💥⚡🎁
she shared on Instagram, expressing her deep affection and the rapid passage of time.
Public Support and Birthday Wishes for Hazel and Phinnaeus
Despite limiting the comments on her post, Roberts still received an outpouring of kind messages from followers. One well-wisher commented,
Happy birthday to the bestest and they kind of look the same ❤️
Another wrote,
This pic 😭. Happiest birthday to the best 💛💛,
while a third chimed in,
Happy 21st to the sweetest pair! We love you! 🎂
Additional celebratory remarks included,
Happy Birthday to the best! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,
showing the warmth from friends and fans alike.
Maintaining Strong Family Ties as the Twins Grow
Julia Roberts has often spoken about her parenting style, especially as her children venture into adulthood. When Hazel and Phinnaeus were 19 and her youngest, Henry, was 16, Roberts told Today how she stays connected, even when they’re apart for college. She explained,
I parent them the same way out of the house that I parented them in the house, which is ‘Are you getting enough sleep? You sound like you’re sick, are you drinking enough tea? Text me when you get home. I can see that you’re home safe and sound,’
demonstrating her continued care.
Roberts added,
And I have immense amount of appreciation for both of my older kids because they still allow me to be the same mom to them and it’s not eye-rolling,
followed by,
There’s a huge amount of understanding.
Even when she is away working or in another time zone, Roberts values staying in touch and cherishes the moments of togetherness, saying,
Yeah. And it’s funny too, right now me being away,
and
And so Henry and Danny are home, and then I’m in another time zone, and then Phinn is somewhere and Hazel is somewhere and we were all on a FaceTime the other day — together, all of us.
She fondly remembered,
And it was so fun, I might of had a towel on my wet head. We were all so happy to be together that way that we still are so deeply in love.
The Ongoing Importance of Family Connections
Julia Roberts’s celebration of her twins’ milestone 21st birthday not only delighted fans but also offered a rare look at the actress’s cherished family memories. As Hazel and Phinnaeus reach adulthood, Roberts’s commitment to maintaining strong relationships with all three of her children remains evident. The enthusiastic responses from friends, family, and followers highlight both the personal significance of this birthday and the enduring affection towards the Roberts family. As her children continue to grow, Roberts’s example illustrates the lasting bonds that can exist between parents and their grown-up children, even as life changes and distances grow.
