Eric Roberts.Photo:Deborah Feingold
Deborah Feingold
Eric Robertshas a lot of life under his belt.
Fans may know him from his breakout film,King of the Gypsies, or recall his Oscar nomination forRunaway Train. Now, he’s spilling his secrets about a life full of names you’ll recognize as well as juicy stories to go with them in his new memoir,Runaway Train: Or, the Story of My Life So Far, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first-look.
Eric Roberts' new book, ‘Runaway Train’.St. Martin’s Press
St. Martin’s Press
Roberts, 67, grew up in Georgia, mostly separated from his sister, fellow Hollywood iconJulia Roberts, and his mother, Betty. After moving to the city, he rubbed elbows with legends likeChristopher Walken,Mickey Rourke,John Malkovich,Bruce WillisandRobin Williams. The book will detail his affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimedStar 80and what it was like being one of the hottest stars of the time.
But as it so often does, fame didn’t come without its foibles. Drugs were rampant in that era, and Roberts was involved in a car accident that almost killed him. According to the book announcement, Roberts is “open aboutthe seriousness of his addictionsand their devastating effect on his career” in his memoir.
He’ll also delve into the complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter,Emma Roberts, a successful actress in her own right. Now happily married to casting director Eliza Roberts, Eric is an actor’s actor, and with the release of his memoir, an author to boot.
Written in collaboration withNew York Timesbestselling author, formerVanity Faircontributing editor and currentAir Mailwriter-at-large Sam Kashner,Runaway Trainis sure to capture the imagination of anyone with a taste for stories of New York City in one of its golden eras. By spotlighting Roberts' early life, the successes of his career and the pitfalls of his party lifestyle, the memoir looks to paint a vivid picture of one of Hollywood’s enduring stars.
Runaway Trainwill be released via St. Martin’s Press on Sept. 17, 2024.
source: people.com
