Emma Roberts forces father Eric Roberts into silence, here's why

Eric Roberts recently admitted that he "isn't supposed" to talk about his sister Julia Roberts in public.

The 68-year-old, who is also a father to actress Emma Roberts, explained that he's not allowed to spill details about his popular family.

In response to a question about the Notting Hill actress on the Still Here Hollywood podcast, Eric said: "You'll have to ask her. I love my sister, but I can't talk about her. She doesn't wanna talk about it."

Meanwhile, speaking about his famous daughter, who has managed to make a name for herself in the industry, he continued: "My daughter told me also not to talk about her, but I stumble and do. I'm not supposed to talk about either of them. But I do."

Heaping praise on his daughter, Eric shared that he's "in love" with his daughter's work.

He gushed: "I can't, I can't believe how great she's become. I'm so proud of her I can't see straight. Since her performance in Maybe I Do until right now, she overwhelms me with pride and just, 'Oh my God. Here she goes again.' And I'm just so happy to be her dad because she's kicking a**, and I'm so proud."

For the unversed, Eric rose to fame after he started his own Hollywood career starring in films like The Dar Knight and TV series Heroes.