Hollywood is preparing to honour two legendary names in cinema as actress Glenn Close and filmmaker Ridley Scott received honorary Oscars at the 17th Governors Awards in Los Angeles on November 15, 2026. The ceremony recognised their outstanding contributions to the film industry and their decades-long careers.
Glenn Close, known for memorable performances in Fatal Attraction, The Wife and 101 Dalmatians, was receiving the honour after a career spanning more than five decades. She has received eight competitive Oscar nominations but has never won an individual competitive Academy Award. The honorary Oscar recognises her overall contribution to cinema.
Ridley Scott’s Contribution to Cinema
Director Ridley Scott was also being recognised for his remarkable filmmaking career. He has directed internationally celebrated movies including Gladiator, Alien and Blade Runner. Despite receiving four competitive Oscar nominations, he has not won a competitive Academy Award. Scott accepted his honorary award through a recorded video message because he was unable to attend the ceremony.
Other Artists
Animator Floyd Norman received an honorary Oscar for his contribution to animation, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
The ceremony celebrates lifetime achievements and recognises artists whose work has made a lasting contribution to filmmaking. It also marks an important moment in Hollywood’s awards season.
