Julia Roberts will receive the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, it was announced Thursday.
The 46-year-old, who plays a key supporting role in The Weinstein Co.'s big Oscar hopeful August: Osage County, will be honored on Jan. 4 at the Palm Springs Convention Center as part of the festival's 25th edition, which runs from Jan. 3-13.
“Julia Roberts is a consummate actress with a range as vast as her talent,” PSIFF chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement. “Her ability to consistently give standout performances over the past 25 years is remarkable."
Past recipients of the award include Jessica Chastain, Amy Adams and Helen Hunt.
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