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Eric Roberts Shades Sister Julia Roberts' Performance in 'Steel Magnolias'

Eric Roberts was unimpressed by sister Julia Roberts’ performance in ‘Steel Magnolias,’ and said ‘nobody was great’ in the 1989 film

Eric’s criticism of the 1989 comedy-drama — which also starred Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis — didn’t end with Julia, 56. ‘Steel Magnolias’ actresses Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacClaine, Dolly Parton, and Daryl Hannah pose for a portrait in October 1989 in Los Angeles, California.Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty ImagesDespite his harsh words about Steel Magnolias, in which Julia played Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Eric also apologizes to his sister in the book, which hit shelves on Tuesday, September 17, for once taking credit for her fame. Eric opened up about his battle with cocaine addiction in Runaway Train, sharing that “the biggest consequence” of his drug use was losing custody of Emma, now 33, to ex-wife Kelly Cunningham.

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