Julia Roberts gives The Graduate director Mike Nichols big hug as he scoops top film award
11 April 2012
It's even better than winning an Oscar ... film director Mike Nichols gets a hug from Julia Roberts as he is honoured by his Hollywood peers.
Up close and personal: Julia Roberts hugs Mike Nichols
The 78-year-old director of The Graduate was presented with the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. Also at the ceremony yesterday were Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, and Cher as well as Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, and Emma Thompson.
Making a speech: Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson made a speech at the event at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
Having a giggle: Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, and Emma Thompson
Nichols, who also directed Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Angels In America and Closer, is one of only 12 people to have won all the major US entertainment awards.
Hollywood gold: Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, and Cher
