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Julia Roberts Praises Jennifer Lawrence For Essay At Movie Premiere

Hollywood (CBS Sacramento) - So many thespians have been coming out in support of Jennifer Lawrence. Add Julia Roberts to that list because recently Entertainment Tonight caught up with her during the premiere of "Secret In Their Eyes."

Roberts not only praised Jennifer Lawrence, but said, "I support anyone who wants to speak their mind and share their thoughts in a way that's kind and appropriate and interesting and forward-moving. It's incredible."

Roberts also mentioned that Lawrence "doesn't need my advice." A few years ago Robert's had told MTV News that she never thought Lawrence was America's sweetheart. She said, "I think she's fabulous, but she doesn't seem ...she seems cooler than..." and interviewer Josh Horowitz chimed in, "Oh, she's too cool to be a sweetheart." Roberts said, "Right."

Julia Roberts new movie "Secret In their Eyes" will be out in theaters November 20.

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