Jennifer Lawrence's "Hometown Hero" banner revealed in downtown Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky . (WDRB) -- Film star and Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence received special recognition in downtown Louisville on Saturday morning.

A "Hometown Hero" banner honoring Lawrence was revealed at the Kentucky Center.

The Oscar winner's banner was made possible by a group of young fans.

The group, which called themselves "The Lawrence Ladies," raised money for the banner by creating a GoFundMe page.

The banner is the latest in the Greater Louisville Pride Foundation's "Louisville's Hometown Heroes" series.

The banners honor famous Louisville natives and events.

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