Julia Roberts Bali's good luck charm?

Thu Oct 22 2009 07:18:45

Local workers in Bali are praying Julia Roberts will bring them good luck.

The Academy Award winner is filming part of her new film in the market town, Ubud.

The actress, 41, is starring in upcoming movie Eat, Pray, Love with Javier Bardem. The film is based on the best-selling memoir of Elizabeth Gilbert.

The divorcee spent a year travelling and battling deep depression on what became a journey of self-discovery.

The locals are praying Roberts will be their lucky charm.

One worker said: "I hope the film-shooting will bring good fortune, and that more people come here to buy."

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