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Roberts said her parents were close friends with the civil rights activist and his wife, whose children joined their theater school — and were targeted as a result.

The actor’s parents — Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts — became good friends with the civil rights leaders in the 1960s.

The actor’s parents — Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts — became good friends with the civil rights leaders in the 1960s.

Their family connection goes way back.

The actor’s parents — Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts — became good friends with the civil rights leaders in the 1960s.

The actor’s parents — Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts — became good friends with the civil rights leaders in the 1960s.

Roberts may have to thank MLK for being brought into the world.

The actor’s parents — Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts — became good friends with the civil rights leaders in the 1960s.

Julias parents, Betty Lou Bredemus and Walter Grady Roberts, started their own childrens acting school in Georgia; when they welcomed the Kings children with open arms, the couple was touched.

Roberts' family became friends with the civil rights leaders after letting their daughters attend their acting school.