Hollywood star Julia Roberts has been honored with the 2007 American
Cinematheque award at a star-studded Los Angeles bash.
The award recognizes Roberts' long and successful acting career.
After accepting the trophy, the 39-year-old told an audience including
Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman and Sally Field, "I really am just a girl
from a little town in Georgia, who had this giant, absurd dream.
"I think I came along at a kinder time in the business... you
could really cultivate your work a little more gently."
Hanks later paid tribute, saying, "Everybody loves Julia Roberts.
Everybody, everybody, everybody."