00:00Julia Roberts is being honored by the Film Academy with a brand new award.
00:04The actress...
00:05Julia Roberts is set to receive the inaugural Gala Icon Award at the Academy Museum of
00:09Motion Pictures.
00:10The honor is said to celebrate an artist whose career has had a significant...
00:15...global cultural impact.
00:17The director and president of the Academy Museum said in a statement...
00:20...over the course of her expansive and renowned career, Julia has embodied iconic characters...
00:25...and memorable roles.
00:26We are thrilled to be honoring her continued excellence in the industry and...
00:30...and contribution to the arts.
00:32Roberts, of course, won the Best Actress Oscar in 2001 for Erin...
00:35...Brockovich.
00:36Don't talk to me like I'm an idiot, okay?
00:38I may not have a law degree, but I've spent 18...
00:40...months on this case and I know more about these plaintiffs than you ever will.
00:45That gala-like fundraiser will take place on October 15th.
00:48It's being co-chaired by Oscar-winning actress...
00:50...Hallie Berry and Lupita Nyong'o.
00:52As well as two Academy Museum trustees, Oscar...
00:55...nominated producer Jason Blum and Emmy-winning writer, director, producer Ryan Murphy.
01:00Other previously announced honorees include...
01:02...Mickey Lee, Steve McQueen and Tilda Swinton.
01:05For more on this story, go to THR.com.
01:07For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.
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