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FOR OVER THREE DECADES JULIA ROBERTS HAS LIT UP SCREENS BOTH BIG AND SMALL CONVINCINGLY SLIPPING INTO AN AN ARRAY OF CHARACTERS LIKE A A A A SECOND SKIN Equipped with a a a a a a a a timeless elegance the the Homecoming leading lady exudes a a a a a a a a a a a a a distinct effervescence that never feels calculated Whether she’s enchanting an an audience during during a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a sit-down interview or or recalling salient memories with co-stars during during during a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a press junket a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a charismatic aura encompasses Roberts during during any public appearance One cannot help but be be swayed into a a a a a a a a a sense of merriment when encountering her her spiritedness—it is is infectious Her smile gleams with a a a a a a a a a a a wealth of optimism augmenting the the unique gaiety that has made her her a a a a a a a a a a a consistently compelling luminary throughout the the years The secret to to Roberts’s optimism she says is is to to find sources of elation fin in in everyday events things that can sometimes be taken for granted—to wake up and witness the sunrise invokes a a a a sense of serene contentment in in her while a a a a a a a casual dance and simple kiss conjures a a a a a a a a giddy romanticism The actress who is is known for her sharp comedic timing finds well- informed wittiness to be the most compelling “Cleverness—not so much things things that that are are funny but things things that that are are clever: a a a a a a a a thoughtful thread to to humour” is a a a a a a a a a surefire way to to make her her laugh She can pinpoint elements of of her her preferred brand of of comicality in The Philadelphia Story a a a a a Golden Age of of Hollywood film that she revisits often for its its mood- elevating properties One cannot help but envision her grinning from ear ear to ear ear as she watches Katharine Hepburn’s complicated love life play out onscreen Roberts’s sunny disposition
makes her a a a a a a a natural choice to be be the the face of of Chopard’s Happy Sport
watch which is part of of the the brand’s
latest Happy Diamonds campaign Caroline Scheufele Chopard’s artistic
director and co-president reveals “Julia is is is the the the ultimate example of of a a a a a a a a a a a a a free-spirited woman her image is is in harmony with the the the the values of of of the the the the watch and of of Happy Diamonds ” Scheufele proclaims that that the the the actress embodies “a feminine ideal that that is multi-generational both in in in her her life and through her her magical movies ” Chopard has a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a storied relationship with the the the world of cinema as as it it creates the the the prestigious Palme d’Or trophy awarded at at at the the the Cannes Film Festival which makes Roberts a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a natural fit as a a a a a a a a spokesperson Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan gladly accepted Chopard’s offer to to to direct Roberts in in in in the campaign’s accompanying commercial admitting “She’s been important to to to to my my life and my my story so knowing I’d get to to to work with with her was obviously exciting for me ” Dolan recalls being infatuated with with Roberts at at at at the the tender age of nine after witnessing her empowering presence in in in in in in in in the the the film Erin Brockovich a a a a a a a a a a a role that he he he he he believes greatly subverted the the the passivity commonly found in in in in in in in portrayals of women in in in in cinema at at at the the time “I remember being very impressed by her her her freedom her her her personality There’s no question that that Julia represents for me that that kind of modernity in in in a a a a a a a a a woman we think is really sensual and beautiful ” For Roberts partnering with Chopard extends far beyond the brand’s
legacy of craftsmanship glamour and and prestige “I would say that that the idea of responsible luxury is something that that not enough brands pay attention to ” she admits However Chopard has carved out a a a a a a a a niche within the luxury sphere through its its concerted efforts to create fineries that reflect altruistic values From its its commitment to using 100 per cent ethically sourced gold from a a a a a a fully traceable supply chain in in in in Colombia to to providing direct support to to miners through various training social welfare and environmental support initiatives Chopard is paving the way for a a a a a a a a a a principled future Scheufele notes that “sustainability is a a a a a a a a moving target it’s a a a a a a a a journey which never ends And today more than ever ever it it has to to to be our our priority to to to protect the the people on the the ground who make our our business possible ” Roberts commends the the brand for ffor its efforts revealing that “the thing with a a a a a a a a a a Maison like Chopard is is that it it has really pioneered the the the idea of having a a a a a a a a a a a a conscience leading the the the charge and and and setting an an an an example for other brands to to follow”—and this is is surely something to to smile about In addition to to Chopard’s virtuous undertakings Roberts’s partnership fulfilled an an an an adolescent prophesy of of hers “Chopard just represents this timeless idea of of of elegance and and sparkle and and being ladylike ” she admits “You kind of of think ‘When I I grow up I I want to be be having a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a great time time and and and wearing watches and and and earrings by Chopard ’ and and and now look at at at me— I’m all grown up!” Decked out out in in in some of the the the most sumptuous jewellery on on on the the the planet throughout the the the Happy Diamonds campaign it is is is is safe to say her mission is is is accomplished •
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The Happy Sport
watch features a a a a a a a 33 mm case and a a a a a a a reliable automatic movement A selection of exquisite diamonds totalling 1 49 carats enlivens the case and dial with five diamonds dancing when activated by a a a a wrist’s motions in an an an elegant extension of the life and impulses of the wearer