Julia Roberts Says Her 20 Year Rom-Com Absence Was Due To Poor Scripts

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“Gaslit” has a funny way of recalling a dark moment in American history. It takes a step back and asks: what if Watergate was more of a Coen brothers farce than the tense, paranoid ‘70s thrillers that came after it? That air of absurdity, of eccentric morons making plans that were far from airtight, introduces the amusing disgust of this story.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThe first problem for Starz’s new series “Gaslit” may be in its title.Sure, to “gaslight,” as a verb, has its origins in the 1944 film (and its earlier stage source material), all about a woman whose husband, insistent on his falsehoods, leads her to question her sanity. But its contemporary usage, as a slang term with a meaning that has drifted closer to simply “lying,” might not be how a woman in the 1970s would understand a case of marital dishonesty.Which is not to say that Martha Mitchell, the character Julia Roberts plays here, doesn’t have a keen understanding of just what she’s up against.

Julia Roberts is one of the most famous people in the world. She occupies a rare spot in never experiencing fluctuations in fame, capable of performing dramatic and comedic roles.

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn taking their real-life friendship to a working relationship couldn't have gone better. ET spoke to the actors at the premiere of their new show, , in New York City on Monday, and they weren't shy about praising each other.«You role the dice when you act with someone who was your friend before, because you don’t know what that process is like or what it's gonna be like,» Roberts, 54, explained.«There is that personal part where it's an adored friend and an adored actress and talent,» Penn noted. «I think to work with someone… who raises your game in terms of material, but also in terms of the professional commitment to that material, it is that kind of job working with Julia.»Penn, 61, added that, because of Roberts, during filming, «You don’t think, 'Should I be doing something else?' No.

Emily Longeretta The story of the Watergate scandal under President Richard Nixon has been told time and time again but never from this perspective. Starz’s “Gaslit” is told from the perspective of Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon’s Attorney General, John N. Mitchell.

Gallery: Love across the pond! These American stars have all found love with Brits! (BANG Showbiz)Stephen quipped: “Well, I would like to apologize to my wife for not saying ‘kissing'. " Elsewhere, Julia spoke about her new miniseries 'Gaslit'. The Oscar winner couldn't help but gush over her co-star Sean Penn, who plays her character Martha Mitchell’s husband US Attorney General John N.

Julia Roberts was “stunned” by how hard Sean Penn slapped her while filming “Gaslit”.

Gaslit on April 18, the actor wore a monochromatic suit that swapped pants for tailored plaid shorts that hit a few inches above the knee. The 54-year-old actor and her stylist Elizabeth Stewart went all in on Gucci, selecting a full look from the collection that includes wool shorts, a vest, and a jacket. A pale blue dress shirt offsets the vision for a subtle splash of color.

It's been 20 years since Julia Roberts starred in a romantic comedy and even the "Notting Hill" alum was surprised by that statistic. "It can't be 20 years, can it?" Roberts, 54, asked in a new interview with The New York Times ahead of the release of her and Sean Penn's upcoming limited series "Gaslit." The actress, who plays Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell, the wife of former attorney general and Nixon confidante John N. Mitchell (played by Penn), revealed there are a couple reasons fans haven't seen her take on roles reminiscent of her past in recent years.

Julia Roberts says constant 'kissing' is the secret to a long and happy marriage.The 54-year-old Pretty Woman star believes the key to her more than two decades of marriage to 53-year-old cinematographer Daniel Moder is not forgetting to have a smooch.The star also said they show each other affection as she appeared on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday. Pucker up:Julia Roberts said while on the Stephen Colbert show on Monday that constant 'kissing' is the secret to a long and happy marriage The proof is in the picture: Stephen held up an image of the actress kissing her husband, Danny ModerRoberts was plugging her series Gaslit when the topic turned to marriage.After being asked by host Stephen Colbert - who has been married to his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert for 28 years with whom he kids Madeline, 27, Peter, 22, and 20-year-old John - to reveal her tricks on the count to three.

Julia Roberts has a big year of film and TV ahead of her, and while she is set to star alongside George Clooney in the upcoming romantic-comedy, the actress has been picky about the roles she's taken on in the past two decades. In a new interview with, Roberts dished on why it's been years since fans have seen her iconic smile grace the big screen in any romcoms.«People sometimes misconstrue the amount of time that's gone by that I haven't done a romantic comedy as my not wanting to do one,» she explained. «If I had read something that I thought was that  level of writing or  level of madcap fun, I would do it.»«They didn't exist until this movie that I just did that Ol Parker wrote and directed,» Roberts continued, referencing with Clooney.

The Late Show on Monday and told host Stephen Colbert it was “kissing”. When asked what the key was, she said “Well, you would know the answer to that as well”, referencing the presenter's marriage to wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert for 28 years. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletterThey both then revealed their secrets at the same time, with Roberts saying it was “kissing” and Colbert saying it was “apologise”.

Julia Roberts and her longtime friendship with George Clooney is well-documented, though she recently revealed some interesting new details on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The 54-year-old Georgia native was promoting her new Starz series Gaslit, debuting April 24, where she also had plenty of nice things to say about her co-star Sean Penn.She also gushed about her friend Clooney, revealing that she and the entire cast of 2004's Ocean's Twelve stayed at Clooney's famed Italy mansion in Lake Como. Julia and George:Julia Roberts and her longtime friendship with George Clooney is well-documented, though she recently revealed some interesting new details on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Cast:She also gushed about her friend Clooney, revealing that she and the entire cast of 2004's Ocean's Twelve stayed at Clooney's famed Italy mansion in Lake ComoWhen asked about what it's like to hang out with the actor and liquor mogul, she said, 'You know, yeah, everything that you think he is, he is more than that.'When Colbert asked if she had ever been to his famed mansion, which Clooney purchased in 2002, she revealed the entire cast lived there.

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn are getting fans excited for their new series!

All eyes were on Julia Roberts andGaslit co-star Sean Penn as they attended thepremiere of their upcoming TV series based on the first season of the podcast Slow Burn by Leon Neyfakh in New York City on Monday evening.While the61-year-old Mystic River opted to wear a classic blackblack tuxedo with a white dress shirt and tie, the Pretty Woman star, 54, arrived to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a structured grey blazer and a pair of plaid shorts, which showcased her toned legs.For the screening of her latest project, tackling the Watergate scandal, mother-of-three completed her ensemble with a baby bluebutton-down, black high heels, and her long chestnut brown tresses in loose curls. Dynamic duo: All eyes were on Julia Roberts and Gaslit co-star Sean Penn as they attended the premiere of their upcoming TV series based on the first season of the podcast Slow Burn by Leon Neyfakh in New York City on Monday eveningAs she posed for pictures with Penn, theErin Brockovich actress flashed herflashed her famous smile before mingling withDan Stevens and Betty Gilpin, who star as the infamous couple Mo and John Dean in their new show.

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, who became a superstar due in no small part to a string of beloved romantic comedies like Pretty Woman, Notting Hill and My Best Friend’s Wedding, says it is not by choice that she hasn’t done one in over 20 years.

After two decades, Julia Roberts’ marriage is great as ever.

Julia Roberts was once the queen of the romantic comedy, though she hasn't made one in more than 20 years... until her new project Ticket to Paradise.The 54-year-old actress was promoting her new Starz TV series Gaslit, which debuts Sunday, April 24, in a new interview with The New York Times.She seemed quite surprised that it had been so long since she starred in a romantic comedy, before her Ticket to Paradise movie due out in October, starring alongside her old friend George Clooney, but revealed there's a very good reason why it's been so long: 'I consider myself a homemaker.' Romcom queen:Julia Roberts was once the queen of the romantic comedy, though she hasn't made one in more than 20 years...

Julia Roberts waves to the crowd as she arrives for her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night (April 18).