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Gallery: Ashley Judd back in hometown as Paramount brings back movies

Ashley Judd visits the Paramount in Ashland, Ky., for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday September 5, 2008.

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September 05, 2008 @ 10:56 PM

ASHLAND -- Homegrown Hollywood star Ashley Judd was back in Ashland Friday night for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" celebrating the return of movies to the Paramount Arts Center. 

 The theater has hosted a variety of live performances over the years, but has not shown films for 30 years.

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Ashley Judd visits the Paramount in Ashland, Ky., for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Ashley Judd talks with friends and fans during her visit to the Paramount in Ashland, Ky., for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Backstage Player member Devon Collins, Sophomore at Paul Blazer High School, dresses up for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" at the Paramount in Ashland, Ky., on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Backstage Player member Courtney Thompson, of Cattletsburg, KY, dresses up for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" at the Paramount in Ashland, KY, on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Ashley Judd visits the Paramount in Ashland, Ky., for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday, September 5, 2008.

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Jim Powers, of Ashland, Ky., walks the red carpet outside the Paramount in Ashland, KY for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Paramount head ushers Matt Perkins, left, and Justin Gaines, open doors on the red carpet outside the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky. for "Opening Night with Ashley Judd" on Friday September 5, 2008.

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Ashley Judd at the Paramount Arts Center introducing the film "It Happend One Night." Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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Ashley Judd during the filming of a public service announcement for the Paramount Arts Center minutes after introducing "It Happend One Night." Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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One clever attendee seeks favor with Ashley Judd by posing with a centerpiece from a banquet table while she signs his program. Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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Ashley Judd during the filming of a public service announcement for the Paramount Arts Center minutes after introducing "It Happend One Night." Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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Ashley Judd during the filming of a public service announcement for the Paramount Arts Center minutes after introducing "It Happend One Night." Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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Ashley Judd during the filming of a public service announcement for the Paramount Arts Center minutes after introducing "It Happend One Night." Her appearance was a celebration of the Paramount once again showing movies.

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