Julia Roberts still America's sweetheart

Julia Roberts retained her girl-next-door image as she arrived in New York to pay tribute to actor Tom Hanks

Julia Roberts retained her girl-next-door image as she arrived in New York to pay tribute to actor Tom Hanks

The actress attended the Film Society Tribute for Hanks alongside Charlize Theron at New York's Lincoln Centre

Tom Hanks with wife Rita Wilson: The star was honoured for his lengthy acting and producing career

Julia Roberts came out of the self-imposed seclusion of family life on her New Mexico ranch to lead star-studded tributes to actor Tom Hanks.

The Pretty Woman star, 41, looked chic and demure in a white Dolce & Gabbana sheath dress accessorised Michelle Obama-style with a black cardigan.

And with her auburn locks tumbling over her shoulders, the mother of three appeared to be reprising the look that originally won her the soubriquet 'America's Sweetheart'.

Julia joined Hanks's friends, colleagues and co-stars in New York to honour the star with the Film Society's 36th Annual Gala Tribute at the Lincoln Center. Mail Online reported.