Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Eric Roberts' debut on " Dancing with the Stars " Tuesday night provided a rare glimpse into the world of one of the most credited actors in the business. The "Runaway Train" star's latest television gig appeared to be another step for Roberts to right past wrongs, many of which he detailed in his new memoir, "Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far.
" In the book, Roberts offered his sister, Oscar winner Julia Roberts , a "public apology" for words once spoken about their famous family. EMMA ROBERTS' DAD ERIC IS NOT SUPPOSED TO TALK ABOUT FAMOUS DAUGHTER OR SISTER JULIA ROBERTS Eric Roberts gave sister Julia Roberts an apology in his new memoir, "Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far." (Getty Images) The "Righteous Gemstones" star made headlines in 2018 when he took responsibility for his sister's award-winning career, in addition to daughter Emma Roberts' status in Hollywood.
"If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts and no Emma Roberts as celebrities, as actresses, and I’m very proud of that," he told Vanity Fair. EMMA ROBERTS CLAIMS SHE'S LOST JOBS BECAUSE OF FAMOUS FAMILY MEMBERS: ‘PEOPLE HAVE OPINIONS’ Roberts walked back on that statement and offered an olive branch to the "Pretty Woman" star nearly six years later. Eric competed on "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday with pro Britt Stewart.
(Getty Images) "I hope Julia will accept this public apology. It was an asinine thi.