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Julia Roberts may be the ultimate star, but even Hollywood royalty needs a hero sometimes! During a chaotic moment on set, a co-star stepped in and saved her from a freak accident, forever changing their bond. Now, in true Roberts fashion, she’s giving back in a heartfelt way that’s nothing short of legendary.
From hair-raising close calls to real-life gratitude, this story dives into how Julia Roberts returned the favor, proving that friendship on and off-screen can be just as magical—and lifesaving—as the movies.
How Shea Whigham’s Quick Move Saved Julia Roberts from a Freak Accident onHomecoming’s First Day
It’s not every day someone can say they once savedJulia Roberts’ life. But herHomecomingco-star,Shea Whigham, can.
On their very first day of shooting, Whigham spotted danger flying straight toward Roberts. A metal-framed “flag”—the hefty fabric panels used to block sunlight on set—had come loose, aiming right for her head. Without a second thought, Whigham leapt in to shield her, leaving Roberts surprised but spared.
“What the hell?”Roberts recalled asking, only to then notice the fallen flag. Acknowledging Whigham’s quick-thinking rescue, she laughed (viaVariety):
I do say he saved my life but if someone put my feet to the fire and ask, ‘Did he save your life?,’ I’d say, ‘He at least saved me a trip to the hospital.
Meanwhile, director Sam Esmail had watched the whole thing play out from a monitor. “At first, I wanted to yell at Shea,”Esmail admitted, before realizing that he’d just saved his leading lady.
And it wasn’t all close calls and chaos for Roberts and Whigham. Between takes, Roberts got Esmail hooked on some serious board games—mahjong and Anomia, to be exact. Esmail confessed, which kept the team busy between scenes:
She great at mahjong and Anomia. She got me hooked on mahjong.
It was these off-screen moments—life-saving gestures and light-hearted games—that really sealed the bond between theHomecomingcast and crew.
Julia Roberts Urges Wives of Trump Supporters: Keep Your Kamala Vote a Secret
Julia Roberts didn’t just cast her vote—shecalled on wives of Trump supportersto shake things up in the voting booth.
ThePretty Womanstar narrated a quirky campaign video by progressive evangelical group Vote Common Good, encouraging women to make a private voting choice for Kamala Harris. “What happens in the booth stays in the booth,”Roberts’ voice teased over scenes of women casting secret ballots.
Known for her lifelong Democratic stance, Julia Roberts rallied for Kamala Harris across events and social media, even swaying her twins to vote Harris-Walz. But her activism met backlash, with critics calling her stance “loony liberal.”
Julia Roberts, Taylor Swift, George Clooney and Other Hollywood Celebrities Who Are Supporting Kamala Harris Ahead of the US Elections
Homecomingis available to watch on Amazon Prime &Apple TV.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
