While Julia Roberts tends to keep a low profile, one of her most famous exes was recently spotted looking stylish during a rare appearance on a morning show.
Benjamin Bratt, who dated the Pretty Woman star from 1998 to 2001, right before he began his relationship with now-wife TalisaSoto, was seen looking stylish and suave in NYC. Now a silver fox, he opted for a perfect spring ensemble consisting of a cream sweater and jacket, paired with white pants.
And the 61-year-old actor had plenty to celebrate, taking to the coveted morning show to talk about the upcoming second season of Disney+ series and Star Wars spinoff Andor, even sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what’s the come.
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The Law & Order alum stepped into the role of Senator Bail Organa, in a recasting move that was done due to scheduling conflicts as Jimmy Smits, who previously played the rebellion hero, “wasn’t available and couldn’t make it.”
During his chat with GMA, Bratt explained how blessed he was, noting that it’s been “more than 50 years” since he was “one of the welfare kids in San Francisco” lining up around the block at the movie theater to experience the “life-altering film.”
Half a century later, he’s “actually playing within that Star Wars universe,” which is “mind-bending,” he said of the casting.
He noted that he joined the series a “little bit at the last minute,” describing it as “jumping off of a bridge onto a box car of a moving train,” noting that he hopes his “landing” will be well-received by audiences.
“Part of the challenge was stepping into the shoes of Jimmy Smits, who originated the role,” he explained, noting it was “daunting” but he had a “great support system around me.”
While the Hollywood hunk and his wife, who share two children, Mateo Bravery and Sophia Rosalinda, tend to keep out of the limelight while living in San Francisco, he remains active in the industry. In addition to Andor, he recently appeared alongside Brooke Shields in Netflix’s Mother of the Bride, Poker Face and Millers in Marriage. His biggest hits include Miss Congeniality, Traffic, Despicable Me 2 and Oscar-winning Coco.
