At the age of 17, he took a leap of faith and moved to New York to pursue acting. Fans may recall his performance in the film "King of the Gypsies" or his Oscar nomination for his role in "Runaway Train". In an exclusive preview, PEOPLE magazine offers an exclusive glimpse into this enthralling autobiography.
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Roberts, who is 67 years old, spent his childhood in Georgia, mostly separated from his sister, the Hollywood figure Julia Roberts, and his mother named Lisa. Upon relocating to the city, he found himself in the company of legendary personalities such as Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams. The book will provide details about his romantic involvement with actress Sandy Dennis, his collaboration with Bob Fosse on the film Star 80, and his experience as one of the most popular celebrities of that time.
The announcement for the book reveals that Roberts will openly discuss his addictions and how they negatively impacted his career. Additionally, he will also explore the complex dynamics of his relationship with his sister Julia and his daughter Emma Roberts, who has achieved success as an actress in her own right.
The memoir, titled Runaway Train, is a collaboration with Sam Kashner, a New York Times bestselling author. The book will be released on September 17, 2024.
Source: Yahoo