Over the years, several Hollywood celebrities have expressed an interest in India and its culture, but Julia Roberts stands out as one of the most notable. While portions of her 2010 film Eat, Pray, Love were filmed in India, Roberts’ interest in Hinduism predates her involvement with the movie. Contrary to popular belief, her spiritual journey was already underway before she signed on to star in the adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir.
Julia Roberts’ Early Fascination with Hinduism Although Roberts has generally avoided discussing her personal beliefs in depth, she has occasionally opened up about practicing Hinduism. During the promotional period for Eat, Pray, Love, Roberts revealed how she first encountered the faith. Speaking in an interview, she shared that her intrigue began after seeing a picture of Neem Karoli Baba, a revered Hindu guru.
“I practice, I practice a lot of things...
Hinduism is something that I’m very intrigued by, and very interested in,” Roberts said. “It came from seeing a picture of a guru called Neem Karoli Baba. I was so drawn to this picture of this person.
.. I didn’t know who he was, but I felt a very strong interest.
” She further explained that Neem Karoli Baba had passed away long before she saw his photograph but described the experience as a significant moment of quiet intrigue. Julia Roberts Openly Practicing Hinduism Roberts first publicly acknowledged her Hindu practice in a 2011 interview with Elle. She declared, �.
