Julia Roberts's Niece Is Budding Actress

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Julia Roberts's budding actress niece will join her aunt in an upcoming movie titled Valentine's Day. Emma Roberts will act alongside Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Shirley MacLaine and heart-throb Bradley Cooper.

Topher Grace and Hector Elizondo have also joined the cast. Roberts, daughter of Julia's actor brother Eric, will be able to pick up some hands-on tips from her aunt when she plays a teen who wants to lose her virginity to her boyfriend. Eighteen-year-old Emma last appeared in The Winning Season and Hotel for Dogs. Valentine's Day will be directed by Garry Marshall. The ensemble cast will play intertwining singles and couples who break up and make up.

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