Julia Roberts' Brother, Eric Roberts, Checks In to 'Celebrity Rehab'

By PopEater Staff Posted Jul 23rd 2010

Actor Eric Roberts, Julia Roberts' older brother, is joining the cast of VH1's Celebrity Rehab 4, RadarOnline.com reports. Roberts, 54, has moved into the Pasadena Recovery Center. No word on what Roberts is getting treated for though he was arrested in 1987 for cocaine possession and allegedly battled a cocaine problem into the '90s.

The actor was most recently seen onscreen in 'The Dark Knight' and was nominated for an Oscar in 1985 for his role in 'Runaway Train.' He also had a recent recurring role on 'Heroes.'

The 'Celebrity Rehab' cast also includes reality TV star, Jason Wahler, Tiger Woods' mistress, Rachel Uchitel and 'Party of Five' star Jeremy London.
"Eric Roberts is my roommate and is simply amazing. He's an incredible person." London told RadarOnline.com. He went on to say the cast is "unbelievably cool," and are all "getting along beautifully."

"Dr. Drew rocks and there is real healing here," London said.

Roberts is the father of Emma Roberts, an young actress who most notably played Nancy Drew on the big screen and also starred opposite her famous aunt in the 2010 romantic comedy, 'Valentine's Day.'
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