Did Lyle Lovett Get Married Again After His Split From Julia Roberts?

In the world of celebrity relationships, few stories captivate audiences quite like that of Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts. Their whirlwind romance and subsequent marriage drew attention from fans and media alike. However, after their split, many are left wondering: Did Lyle Lovett find love again? This article explores Lovett's journey post-Roberts, shedding light on his personal life, marriage, and perspective on love.

Julia Roberts has only had two true loves in her life, and no, they haven’t been Richard Gere or Dermot Mulroney, although many rom-com lovers would probably adore that. In reality, the “Pretty Woman” actor has kept her love life pretty low-key. Since 2002, she has been married to her husband, Daniel Moder, but before Moder, Roberts had walked down the aisle with singer-songwriter, Lyle Lovett, per Strictly Weddings.

Roberts revealed to Barbara Walters that she met Lovett in the early 90s through mutual friends and was instantly smitten with the “If I Had a Boat” singer. The couple's relationship moved fast, and in 1993, just a year after their first meeting, they tied the knot, per People. Although it seemed sudden, Roberts had her reasoning for marrying Lovett so quickly. She said, “It just seemed like the smartest way to do it so that it could be ours as opposed to everybody's.” Living in the public eye didn’t allow the two to have a normal engagement because there were all these prying eyes on them, so they just decided to jump the gun.

Lyle Lovett's Journey After Julia Roberts

Following his split from Roberts in 1995, Lovett continued to focus on his career and personal life. He eventually found love again with April Kimbel, whom he met in 1997. Their meeting marked a new chapter for Lovett, who was looking for a meaningful relationship that would stand the test of time. Kimbel and Lovett crossed paths at Texas A&M after the musician gave a presentation about “ethics in journalism,” per The New Yorker. Six years after the two first met, Lovett popped the question to Kimbel.

Unlike his relationship with Roberts, Lovett and Kimbel were in no rush to get married. In fact, the “Private Conversation” singer might have dragged his feet a little too much. It took the couple 14 years after getting engaged to officially tie the knot, per The Sun. 2017 was a big year for the pair; not only did they get married, but they also welcomed a set of twins. As the years have gone on, Kimbel and Lovett have continued to be extremely private about their personal life. But, every now and then the musician does give fans a glimpse of his family life.

In May 2020, Lovett explained to People how family always feels like home. He shared, “First, home is family...Home is keeping my family's place as intact as I can. And teaching my children about this place and their place in the family.” So despite having to go through a divorce, it seemed like Lovett and Roberts’ split only led to better things for both of them.

Julia Roberts Reflects on Her Marriage to Lyle Lovett

There have been some messy divorces among Hollywood couples, but Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovett weren’t one of them. Their busy lifestyles were speculated to be the reason why the two split, but even after they called it quits, there was never any hatred toward one another. While many wouldn’t want to dwell on the past, the “Pretty Woman” actor always had a sense of appreciation for her marriage to the musician.

Roberts told New York’s Daily News that her marriage to Lovett was not a mistake. She said, “Mistake, no. Miscalculation, yes.” The actor had plenty of fond memories with Lovett that she wouldn’t have taken back. She shared, “We have this great shared experience that never had any nasty moments. What we had doesn’t come close to the mistake category.”

Even after their split, Roberts was just as baffled as everyone else was as to why it didn’t work out with Lovett if they were great friends. She shared with the Los Angeles Times, “You’d think people who could be that nice to each other would probably be a couple, but it just sort of wasn’t the way it intended to be. We found our little niche and then overstepped it a little bit.” While their marriage might not have been in the stars, it’s nice to see the two had been able to remain friends.

Lovett’s story highlights the complexity of love and relationships, showing that even after a breakup, there can be growth and new beginnings. Both he and Roberts have moved on, finding happiness in their respective lives, which is a testament to their resilience and ability to look back on their past with appreciation.