'I’ve had a great friendship with Julia!' Dermot Mulroney lavishes praise on Pretty Woman Roberts
They have been friends for almost 20 years.
And Dermot Mulroney couldn't say enough good things about Julia Roberts at Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards in Culver City, Los Angeles, on Saturday evening.
The 52-year-old was there along with Matt Bomer to present the superstar actress, 48, with the Woman Of The Decade honour.
Having a laugh: Dermot Mulroney couldn't say enough good things about Julia Roberts at Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards in Culver City, Los Angeles, on Saturday evening
'I’ve had a great friendship with Julia and would push these guys out of the way to say something nice about her,' Dermot dished to People.com at the event.
'First time I met her was in the audition for My Best Friend’s Wedding (in 2007).
'To be honest with you, I’d never seen her in a movie previous to that,' he admitted, even though Julia was already an A-lister after starring in 1988's Mystic Pizza in 1988 and Pretty Woman in 1990 - films the actor watched 'many years later.'
But Dermot added: 'We all knew she was a star when we laid eyes on her.'
Worthy winner: Dermot was there with Matt Bomer to present his pal with the Woman Of The Decade honour
Julia was delighted to see Dermot and his wife, Tharita, backstage and gave them both a big hug.
Dermot said he particularly admires Julia because she encouraged her son to pick up a hobby of his.
'I like her because she made her son Henry play the cello because her friend Dermot plays the cello,' he said. 'That’s my reading of that.'
Where's she going to put that?: The 48-year-old held her Golden Antlers as she made her acceptance speech
Show off your shoulders in Julia's Yigal Azrouel jumpsuit
Nobody deserves a "Woman of the Decade" award more than our national treasure, Julia Roberts. She stepped on stage to receive her antler trophy in this off-the-shoulder number by Yigal Azrouel.
This all-in-one showcased her her enviable, lithe figure, without taking away from her stunning smile.
The lace trim adds just the right amount of style to punch up this time-honored piece.
We can't tell you enough how much we love a jumpsuit over here at Fashion Finder. It makes for easy dressing and insta-chic styling.
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Luckily, Henry is a fan of the musical instrument, Dermot said.
Julia shares Henry, who turns nine on June 18, and three-year-old twins Hazel and Finn, with her cameraman husband Daniel Moder.
The couple met on the set of The Mexican in 2000 and they married on July 4, 2002.
Old pals: Julia and Dermot met on the set of My Best Friend’s Wedding in 2007 and have been mates ever since
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