OHMYGOSSIP — Jodie Foster will receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
The 58-year-old actress and director will be a special guest at the opening ceremony of the delayed festival on July 6 to pick up the award, with ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ star’s career in film also celebrated in a tribute.
Jodie first attended the famous festival aged just 13 after her role in ‘Taxi Driver’ and six of her films – as actor or director – have been screened at Cannes since.
She said: “Cannes is a festival to which I owe so much, it has completely changed my life. My first time on the Croisette was a defining moment for me. Showcasing one of my films here has always been a dream of mine.
“I am flattered that Cannes thought of me and I am very honoured to be able to share a few words of wisdom or tell an adventure or two with a new generation of filmmakers.”
Festival President Pierre Lescure added: “Jodie Foster has provided us with an amazing gift by coming to celebrate the return of the Festival on the Croisette. Her aura is unparalleled: she embodies modernity, the radiant intelligence of independence and the need for freedom.”
The festival’s General Delegate Thierry Fremaux said: “Jodie never cease to reinvent herself. She questions with her piercing gaze, learns from others, and is willing to step back from her beliefs in order to forge new morals.
“Do what is fair. An idea that she strives to convey in the decisions she makes as an actress and director, and which makes her so precious during these confusing times. We will honour her with warmth and admiration.”
The 2021 Cannes Film Festival takes place from 6-17 July having been delayed from its usual May date as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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