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Although Julia Roberts has stayed out of the limelight more and more in recent years with the birth of her three children, she still has the pull only afforded to a few movie icons. Thanks to Roberts' star power, "Eat Pray Love" already looks well-positioned to become a summer hit. In anticipation of the film's release, we take a look at how Roberts came to be America's sweetheart.<br>
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<i>--Kate Stanhope</i>

America's sweetheart

( Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times )

Although Julia Roberts has stayed out of the limelight more and more in recent years with the birth of her three children, she still has the pull only afforded to a few movie icons. Thanks to Roberts' star power, "Eat Pray Love" already looks well-positioned to become a summer hit. In anticipation of the film's release, we take a look at how Roberts came to be America's sweetheart.

--Kate Stanhope

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