Eric Roberts Explains Missing Emma Roberts' July 25 Wedding to Cody John

Q: Why did Eric Roberts miss Emma Roberts’ intimate Idaho wedding while publicly insisting he fully supports her choices?

There is no confirmed public explanation for why Eric Roberts missed Emma Roberts’ Idaho wedding. What is clear is that he used his statement to stress that the absence should not be read as opposition to the marriage or to Emma’s decisions. After the July 25 ceremony in Sun Valley, Eric told Page Six, “I love my daughter, always have, always will. It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.” That framing suggests he was acknowledging that Emma chose a very small, family-focused wedding and that he respected how she organized it, even though he was not there. His comments also came against the backdrop of a long-discussed, complicated father-daughter relationship. Earlier this year, Eric said the relationship is often misunderstood from the outside, insisted they were not estranged, and said he was proud of Emma. He also took responsibility for painful periods in their past, including the impact of his addiction struggles when she was born and growing up. So, based on the reporting, the most accurate answer is that Eric has not given a specific logistical or personal reason for missing the wedding. Publicly, he has instead emphasized support, saying Emma was free to celebrate “however she wants, with whomever she wants,” which points to respect for her choices amid their complicated history rather than a public dispute over the wedding itself.

3 articles · Updated · E! NEWS · Jul 27

Eric Roberts said he supports Emma Roberts' marriage to Cody John despite not attending the July 25 wedding in Idaho, saying she should celebrate "however she wants, with whomever she wants."
The 70-year-old actor's statement came after photos from the intimate outdoor ceremony showed family members including Emma's 5-year-old son Rhodes, who walked her down the aisle, and aunt Julia Roberts with Danny Moder.
The absence drew attention months after Eric described his relationship with Emma, 35, as misunderstood from the outside while also saying he was proud of her.
In April, Eric also acknowledged he was emotionally unreliable when Emma was born because of drug addiction, saying he takes full responsibility for that period.