Veteran Hollywood actor and filmmaker Jodie Foster will receive the honorary Palme d’or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced Wednesday. Jodie will be a special guest of the opening ceremony on July 6
to collect her award, which recognises artistic career achievement and a commitment to major issues.
The 58-year-old actor said Cannes holds a special place in her career spanning over five decades. She first attended the film gala in 1976 as a teenager with Taxi Driver, which ultimately left with the Palme d’or, the highest prize awarded at the festival. “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,” said Jodie in a statement.
