Simpson wants to be next Julia Roberts

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Jessica Simpson wants to be the next Julia Roberts, according to reports.

The singer admires Roberts' Oscar-winning acting career and wants to follow in her footsteps by taking the role of prostitute Vivian Ward, her character in the 1990 hit Pretty Woman.

The 27-year-old is said to be convinced that her next movie role, for which she is reportedly willing to go nude, will make her name as an actress.

A source told US magazine OK!: "She think this one's got hit written all over it. [Her father] Joe has been telling anyone who will listen that she's the next Julia Roberts."

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