Julia Roberts’ Son Phinnaeus Pulls Off Epic Skatepark Grind in Slow-Mo Clip
Jaden Patel here, reporting with the enthusiasm of a sloth on a Sunday.
Danny Moder, cinematographer and husband to Oscar winner Julia Roberts, dropped a slow-motion video on Aug. 4 that shows their eldest child, 20-year-old Phinnaeus, executing a remarkably smooth rail grind at a local skatepark. The clip, captioned “who likes Butter?”, offers a rare window into a family known for keeping its three children far removed from Hollywood’s glare.
Despite their commitment to privacy, Roberts and Moder occasionally lift the velvet curtain. On May 11, Moder marked Mother’s Day with a candid snapshot of Phinnaeus alongside twin sister Hazel and younger brother Henry, 17, standing next to their mom. “Mothers make the coolest stuff,” he wrote, summoning adoration from fans on social media (E!). Those willing to scroll found a genuine family moment rather than a staged red carpet smile.
Roberts herself has spoken openly about the balancing act between blockbuster career and everyday motherhood. During a December 2023 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she confessed that supporting her college-aged kids has become her new front-row reward. “You become immediately like ‘This is my entire life,’ I wear the colors, I do the whole thing,” she said, clearly as invested in game-day spirit as any student.
Her chat with the Today show that same month further revealed how parenting evolves when children leave home. Roberts explained that her mom duties simply follow her kids out the door. “Are you getting enough sleep? You sound like you’re sick. Are you drinking tea? Text me when you get home so I know you’re safe and sound,” she shared, painting a picture of a mother long past the point of casual check-ins.
The skatepark video has already sparked chatter among celebrity-watchers. Phinnaeus, who rarely appears online under his famous mother’s name, handled the slow-motion lens like a pro—no wobble, no hesitation, just pure park confidence. His style hints that backflips and kickflips might be next, though dad’s playful “who likes Butter?” suggests they’re content for now with a flawless grind.
Meanwhile Roberts continues to juggle new stadium seats and old-school bedtime routines, proving that life in the spotlight doesn’t prohibit normal parenting rituals. Whether she’s painting her face in college colors or sending check-in texts, the Oscar winner sticks to her self-proclaimed mantra: give her kids freedom but never trust them without asking if they’re wearing a helmet.
Well, that’s teen skatepark diplomacy for you—equal parts skill showcase and parental oversight. Keep an eye out for the next family cameo; rumor has it Hazel might storm the rink with a puck instead of a skateboard.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Today
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