In a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Lucas Hedges, the young actor known for his roles in movies like Manchester by the Sea and Lady Bird, shared his experience of celebrating Thanksgiving with his co-star, Julia Roberts. Hedges talked about how he spent the holiday with the Roberts family and praised Roberts’ cooking skills, especially her mashed potatoes and stuffing.
During the show, a caller asked Hedges about his Thanksgiving plans and he revealed that he celebrated the holiday with Roberts and her family. Hedges explained that Roberts has become a close friend and mentor to him since they worked together on the film, Ben is Back. He was invited to spend Thanksgiving with her family, who welcomed him with open arms.
Hedges went on to express his admiration for Roberts’ cooking abilities, particularly highlighting her mashed potatoes, which he claimed were the best he had ever tasted. He also enjoyed her stuffing, which he described as “unreal.”
The actor’s praise for Roberts didn’t stop at her culinary skills. He also spoke about her remarkable talent as an actress and how inspiring it was for him to work alongside her. Hedges credited Roberts with teaching him a lot about acting and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to learn from her.
Overall, Hedges’ story offered a glimpse into his close relationship with Julia Roberts and revealed the warm and welcoming atmosphere of their Thanksgiving celebration.