Eric Roberts is addressing his absence from a major milestone in his daughter’s life.
After Emma Roberts married Cody John in Idaho, The Dark Knight actor—who shares the American Horror Story actress with ex Kelly Cunningham—spoke out about not attending the couple’s big day.
“I love my daughter, always have, always will,” Eric told Page Six in a July 27 statement. “It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”
E! News has reached out to a representative for Emma for comment but has not yet heard back.
Emma, 35, and Cody, 36, tied the knot in a charming outdoor wedding on July 25.
For the occasion, the bride stunned in a vintage-inspired Monique Lhuillier gown that featured a removable shawl. Meanwhile, Cody opted for a chocolate brown suit, as seen in photos obtained by Page Six, that paired perfectly with the nature surrounding the altar.
Though Eric didn’t make an appearance at the ceremony, the intimate nuptials put family front and center as the Wild Child star’s 5-year-old son Rhodes—with whom she shares with ex Garrett Hedlund—was pictured walking his mom down the aisle in another sweet snap shared by the outlet.
Also present at the wedding was Emma’s aunt Julia Roberts, who attended the event alongside her husband Danny Moder.
The couple's big day comes months after Eric shared insight into his and Emma’s tumultuous relationship.
“It’s only complicated through outside eyes,” Eric explained on the April 5 episode of Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson, “because they don’t get any of it. So, they have their own take, whatever that is.”
And he set the record straight on one aspect of their relationship, adding, “I’m so proud of my kid.”
But the 70-year-old also acknowledged his faults while raising the Aquamarine actress, sharing he wasn’t in a good place emotionally when Emma was born due to his struggles with drug addiction.
“I was a wash rag,” he confessed. “I was not to be depended on emotionally whatsoever.”
Describing himself as a “car wreck” at the time, Eric noted that he now takes “full responsibility for it.”
For a look back at Emma and Cody’s road to marriage, read on…
Actors Emma Roberts and Cody John went public with their new relationship via Instagram in August 2022, with Cody posting a black-and-white pic of them kissing on a yacht.
The Scream Queens star was photographed stepping out for a dinner date with her boyfriend in Los Angeles on Nov. 30, 2022.
The pair looked positively smitten as they enjoyed a holiday dinner celebrating Saks Fifth Avenue at Caviar Kaspia in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2022.
In January 2023, the American Horror Story alum and her beau shared a kiss during a romantic stroll in NYC.
Offering a rare glimpse into their relationship, Emma celebrated Cody's 2023 birthday by posting a pair of photos of the two on Instagram and writing, "Happy birthday sheesh."
The couple enjoyed a stylish night out at the Variety Makeup Artistry Dinner in West Hollywood on March 9, 2023.
In August 2023, they were spotted on a laid-back shopping day together in Los Angeles.
"I heard summer is over?" Emma captioned a series of Instagram pics featuring the pair on a sunny getaway.
Cody returned the birthday wishes to his girlfriend in February 2024, writing "happy birthday teenie tiny" alongside this cute pic.
The actors made a rare public appearance together at the Lacoste runway show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2024.
Emma greets fans as she arrives with Cody for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 9, 2024.
The couple announced their engagement via Instagram on July 16. "Putting this here before my mom tells everyone," Emma hilariously wrote alongside a photo featuring her ring.