Lexie Coop — Where the Heart Is Character Profile

About Lexie Coop

Local nurse who befriends Novalee. After being attacked and unable to work, she moves in with Novalee, marries Ernie, and becomes pregnant.

Lexie Coop — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Ashley Judd

Appears in

Where the Heart Is (2000)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Lexie Coop — Social Close Friend — Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman)

  A strong platonic bond formed through shared hardship and mutual support.

• Lexie Coop — Social Acquaintance — Willy Jack Pickens (Dylan Bruno)

  Indirect social connection through Novalee's central relationship.

• Lexie Coop — Social Community Friend — Forney Hull (James Frain)

  A supportive community tie within Novalee's inner circle.

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• Cellmate (David Alvarado)
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• Religious Man (Mark Voges)
• Officer Harry (Rodger Boyce)
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