Hollywood A-lister Julia Roberts occasionally disconnects from the digital world
In her newest flick, "Leave The World Behind," actress Julia Roberts portrays a character disconnected from modern communication devices, echoing her real-life tendencies. During an interview with the German Press Agency in London, Roberts admitted, "You gotta do it if you can, some people just can't because of their work or something."
As a mum of three, Roberts values the importance of setting boundaries involving technology within her family. "We've always had pretty good rules in our house," she said, mentioning no phones at the table and occasional phone-free periods as examples. Jokingly referring to herself as a "cool mom," Roberts believes in moderation.
In the dystopian thriller, centered on a national emergency during a weekend trip to the countryside, Roberts' character grapples with the absence of cell phone reception and internet. Out of necessity, the family relies on analog entertainment such as records and DVDs. This circumstance aligns with Roberts' affinity for her past-time pleasures, including vinyl and photo albums.
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While the available sources do not offer specifics about Roberts' personal digital detox frequency, studies suggest moderate digital detox practices can prove beneficial for mental health, particularly among young people and females[1]. The popular actress, however, hasn't divulged personal details regarding her digital detox routine.
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