Viola Davis will be on the move in Cannes on May 22 and will take the stage to take on the Curling Women in Motion award.
In announcing Davis as this year’s winner, Kering and Kahn praised her “activism and achievements”, noting that she was a staunch supporter of women’s and minority rights and that she “regularly called for greater involvement in the film industry”. for gender”. Equality. “
The Black Tie event, a partnership between Caring and the Cannes Film Festivals, has featured top female stars since its inception in 2015. Past winners have included Jane Fonda, Gina Davis, Susan Sarandon, Isabel Huppert, Patti Jenkins, Gong Lee and Salma Hayek. Kering President and CEO François-Henri Pino, Cannes Film Festival President Pierre Lescaut and Festival CEO Thierry Fremo confirmed that the award will be presented at a star-studded dinner.
This honor comes after Davis has won nearly every trophy in Hollywood, including the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Four SAG Awards, Two Tone Awards, Oscars and Emmys. Davis also runs a film and television production company, JuVee Prods., with his wife, Julius Tenon.
Davis currently plays the role of Michelle Obama on the show. first woman And just published memoirs. meet meTHE New York Times Best sellers.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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