Roberts was named in the Media Guardian's 2010 power 100.[1] Along with Mumsnet co-founder Carrie Longton, she was voted number 7 in BBC Woman's Hour's "Power List 2013" of the most powerful women in the UK.[3][4]
In May 2011, Roberts founded Gransnet,[5] a sister site to Mumsnet, for the over-50s.
She has appeared on The Media Show expressing concerns about legislation to regulate blogging,[6] and in May 2013 she appeared on BBC Radio 4's Great Lives programme, nominating football manager Bill Shankly. On 24 December 2015, Roberts was listed by UK-based company Richtopia in the list of 500 Most Influential CEOs in the World.[7]
Roberts married journalist Ian Katz not long before founding Mumsnet.[9][10] They had four children.[9] The couple separated in 2019 and as of January 2023[update] Roberts is in a new relationship.[11]
Recognition
She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2013.[12]