  We present two ways in which the model $L({\mathbb R})$ is canonical assuming
the existence of large cardinals. We show that the theory of this model, with
{\em ordinal} parameters, cannot be changed by small forcing; we show further
that a set of ordinals in $V$ cannot be added to $L({\mathbb R})$ by small
forcing. The large cardinal needed corresponds to the consistency strength of
$AD^{L({\mathbb R})}$; roughly $\omega$ Woodin cardinals.
