Woman’s Day (Australia)

Julia & Reese’s feud

The Pretty Woman is on the warpath as her rival moves in on her niece

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Oscar-winner Julia Roberts shares a strong bond with her young actress niece Emma Roberts, but it seems she has some competitio­n co when it comes to family matters.

In a re recent interview, Emma, 27, credited credi Hollywood starlet Reese Witherspoo­n W with giving her career caree confidence – and sources tell t Woman’s Day that Julia Julia, 51, is livid over the commen comments and warned the Legally B Blonde actress to stay away fro from her beloved niece!

The budding bu star – who is the daughte daughter of Julia’s big brother, actor Eri Eric Roberts, 62 – described Big Little Lies star and producer Reese, 42, 42 as “TV’S biggest female trailblaze­r”. tr “I’ve loved her ever since I was a kid... She’s a powe powerhouse,” Emma gushed. “Wh “When I was younger, I never ne thought I could dire direct, produce and star in a sho show... Now it’s being done an and it really makes me feel co confident in the places I can go in my career.”

But her cutting words aren’t sitting well with her aunt, especially as Reese is one of Julia’s biggest rivals!

“Julia h has always been Emma’s inspirati inspiratio­n when it comes to acting,” e explains our source. “Julia and an Reese move in the same cir circles, but they’re also in competi competitio­n with each other.

“Julia knows k she’ll be battling Reese and an Big Little Lies with her latest pro project, Homecoming, at future aw awards. This is only going to intensify that rivalry.” rivalry.

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The actress is far from pleased that Emma sees Reese as her role model.
 ??  ?? “Julia wants to be the person Emma turns to when it comes to her acting career,” says an insider.
“Julia wants to be the person Emma turns to when it comes to her acting career,” says an insider.

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