In the January issue of Good Housekeeping, actor Julia Roberts shares a deeply personal story about the profound impact Martin Luther King, Jr. had on her life. Born into a family of modest means, Roberts recounts how MLK and Coretta Scott King helped her parents pay her hospital bill when she was born, a testament to their generosity and friendship.
Roberts reflects on how this act of kindness shaped her upbringing, instilling in her a commitment to giving and the belief that legacy is built through small, meaningful actions. She also explores the balance between career and family, finding joy in both. Her story reminds us that a legacy of love and service begins with choices made every day.
This inspiring essay is part of a larger call to honor MLK’s legacy through connection and purpose via a project called Realize the Dream. You can also read more about the remarkable work Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King are continuing in their latest book - What Is My Legacy? Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment - co-written by Marc and Craig Kielburger.
Download and read the entire story from Good Housekeeping below.