Picture this: before Julia Roberts walked down the aisle with her current husband, Danny Moder, she had a previous marriage in the '90s. Her first walk down the aisle was with a country music legend named Lyle Lovett. While their union was short-lived, it left a lasting mark on both of their lives. Let's dive into this fascinating chapter of Julia's life and explore the details of her relationship with Lyle.

Who Is Lyle Lovett, Julia's Former Husband?

Lyle Lovett is no ordinary singer. Known for hits like “Cowboy Man,” “If I Had a Boat,” and “She’s No Lady,” he carved out a unique niche in the music world. Hailing from Texas, Lovett started his music career in the '80s, earning himself not one, not two, but four Grammy Awards. Fast forward to 2022, and he released his latest album, 12th of June. His music has been a constant thread in his life, but it's not the only thing he's known for.

Besides his music career, Lyle has also made a name for himself in acting. He appeared in Robert Altman’s 1992 film The Player, alongside Julia Roberts. But here's the twist—when they first worked together, they weren’t dating yet. Their paths crossed again in May 1993 while Julia was filming The Pelican Brief. That’s when sparks really started flying.

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Back in December 1993, Lyle opened up to People magazine about their whirlwind romance. He admitted, “It felt extraordinary. It just felt right. But I didn’t want to actually think it out loud, or even to myself, because of her being who she is. I knew I really liked this person. But I thought, ‘Don’t be stupid. She’s Julia Roberts.’”

Since making a name for himself in the entertainment industry, Lyle has continued to act in various TV shows, including Blue Bloods, Big Sky, and The Bridge. His acting career has been just as successful as his music career.

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When Did Julia Roberts Say "I Do" to Lyle Lovett?

In June 1993, Julia and Lyle tied the knot after only dating for a month. Now, that's what you call a whirlwind romance. They made their union official at one of Lyle's concerts in Indiana later that night. Julia was brought out on stage by Lyle, and he announced to the crowd, “Welcome to the happiest day of my life.”

Reflecting on their whirlwind romance, Lyle admitted that they didn’t spend much time together before getting married. “We’ve never gone more than a week without seeing each other since we got married,” he shared. “But before that, we’d never spent more than seven days together.”

When Did Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett Part Ways?

By March 1995, Julia and Lyle had decided to go their separate ways. In a joint statement, they said, “We remain close and in great support of one another.” It was a surprisingly amicable split for Hollywood standards.

Julia later spoke to the Los Angeles Times about their divorce. She described it as “ridiculously amicable.” She added, “You’d think people who could be that nice to each other would probably be a couple, but it just sort of wasn’t the way it was intended to be. We found our little niche and then overstepped it a little bit. In fact, I think it can just as often be the weaker choice to stay.”

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Julia Roberts Finds Love Again with Danny Moder

After her divorce from Lyle, Julia met cinematographer Danny Moder in 2000 on the set of The Mexican. Their love story began, and they eventually married in 2002. Together, they have three beautiful children: twins Phinneas and Hazel, born in 2004, and son Henry, born in 2007.

Despite rumors of living separate lives after selling their San Francisco mansion in 2023, Julia and Danny are determined to keep their marriage strong. In July 2024, they made a rare public appearance at Wimbledon, showing the world that they’re still very much in love.

“Time together is a big priority again,” an insider told Closer. “They want to take more romantic trips together, and Wimbledon was a really great start.”