Julia Roberts celebrated her 55th birthday on October 28th. After her birth in 1967, Martin Luther King apparently played a role, according to an interview with the actress. Accordingly, the civil rights activist is said to have paid the hospital bill for the birth at the time.
Martin Luther King Jr. took on the hospital bill for giving birth to Hollywood star Julia Roberts 55 years ago. The civil rights activist and his wife, Coretta Scott King, paid for the hospital fee in 1968 because Roberts’ parents didn’t have enough money to pay it. At least that is the subject of a conversation between journalist Gayle King and the actress. recalled the interview on the occasion of Robert’s 55th birthday on October 28th.
Julia Roberts’ parents were friends of the King family
Julia Roberts’ parents, Walter and Betty Lou, were friends with the King family in the 1960s. The Roberts ran a drama school for children in Atlanta, Georgia. Contrary to the practice, which is particularly widespread in the southern United States, they also taught black children.
“One day Coretta called my mother and asked if her children could be accepted into the school as it was difficult to find a place that would accept their children,” said Julia Roberts. “My mom said, ‘Sure, come over,’ so they all became friends and helped us out.” The Kings retaliated by taking the bill for Julia Roberts’ birth on October 28, 1967. Six months later, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot.
Trouble with the Ku Klux Klan over friendship with the Kings
Walter and Betty Roberts were targeted by racists for taking in Afro-American children as well. During a performance, the Ku Klux Klan blew up a car in front of the school. The reason: In the piece, Martin Luther King’s eldest daughter Yolanda kissed a white boy.
Source: Stern
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