Emma Roberts and Cody John’s wedding in Idaho has become the talk of the town. The beloved couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the presence of their friends, family members, and coworkers. However, many wondered why Eric Roberts, her father, was not present at the auspicious occasion. In a recent report, the ‘Runaway Train’ actor opened up about how and why he was not present at his daughter’s wedding ceremony.
Eric Roberts reveals why he did not attend Emma Roberts and Cody John’s wedding
In a statement shared by the veteran actor, Roberts confirmed that he was not present at his daughter, ‘Scream Queens’ star Emma Roberts’ wedding ceremony. In a statement given to Page Six, the actor shared that he wishes nothing but the best for her and understands that she has the right to celebrate with whomever she wishes.He added, “I love my daughter, always have, always will. It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.” The actor welcomed Emma with his former partner, Kelly Cunningham, in 1991. However, due to his struggles with drug addiction, he lost custody of her quite early on when she was only a baby. Over the years, the father-daughter duo has had an estranged relationship.Over the years, he has talked about his connection with his daughter and stated that people on the outside do not get their dynamic. While talking on the ‘Really Famous’ podcast earlier this year, the actor shared, “Because they don’t get any of it. So, they have their own take, whatever that is, and it’s not a straight line because they’re not really involved. So it’s just thoughts, possibilities, interests, fantasies, whatever it is. But it’s not a real relationship with the subjects, so how could it be anything but a thought?”
About Emma Roberts’ wedding to Cody John
Emma Roberts and Cody John had been linked since 2022 after meeting through mutual friends. In 2024, they revealed in a social media post that John had proposed, and that the two were officially engaged. After being together for almost four years, the two tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony on July 25.Vogue shared photos and videos from the event online and reported that Roberts’ 5-year-old son, Rhodes, whom she welcomed with her ex, Garrett Hedlund, walked her down the aisle during the ceremony. Roberts wore a stunning custom-made and draped ivory gown, made from silk chiffon and paired with a see-through shawl and long, white veil. John, on the other hand, looked dapper in his brown three-piece suit set. The couple set up a small podium covered in flowers, right next to a beautiful river. Many celebrities were present at the venue along with friends and family members. This included names such as Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Ashley Benson, Kristen Stewart, Billie Lourd, and Sarah Paulson, to name a few.
