Eric Roberts Reflects on Fatherhood in Memoir

In his memoir 'Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far', Eric Roberts reflects on his shortcomings as a father to daughter Emma Roberts, acknowledging his struggles with addiction and parenting. He reveals that he abandoned Emma's mother, Kelly Cunningham, when Emma was just seven months old, despite initially feeling excitement about fatherhood. Roberts admits, 'I loved my little daughter with the strength of Hercules,' but ultimately felt ill-equipped to handle the responsibilities of being a parent. He attributes much of his inability to his drug use, stating that it was the biggest consequence of his addiction. In contrast, he praises Emma for embracing her role as a mother to her son, Rhodes, emphasizing her strength in parenting. Roberts's candid reflections reveal a deep sense of regret over his past actions and a recognition of Emma's accomplishments as a parent.