Governors Awards November 2022
I feel so fortunate to be presiding over the Academy at this time, when everyone is dusting themselves off from the pandemic and coming out/showing up big time. The Governors Awards this past weekend really hit that home. It was an evening of pure celebration of revered, beloved individuals from our community.
Each of the four recipients – Euzhan Palcy, Peter Weir, Diane Warren, and Michael J. Fox, received rousing applause and standing ovations that I felt were truly genuine. Each gave soulful speeches that had great insight into their lives and work. To have the awards be presented by Viola Davis, Jeff Bridges, Cher, and Woody Harrelson respectively, added to the emotion and excitement of the evening.
Here is some of the amazing press that talk about the emotion, as well as show the full array of celebs -- and their costumes!
Academy Honors Michael J. Fox, Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir at Emotional Governors Awards
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/.../academy-honors.../
Governors Awards: Oscar Hopefuls Return in Huge Numbers as Academy Event Turns 13
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/.../governors-awards.../
Governors Awards: Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren, Peter Weir, Euzhan Palcy Honored By Academy at Memorable Ceremony
https://variety.com/.../governors-awards-michael-j-fox.../
The Academy’s Governors Awards Serve Up Honorary Oscars and a Whole Lot of Emotion
https://www.vanityfair.com/.../awards-insider-governors...
Academy President Janet Yang Opens the 13th Governors Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6_TdCnqsvU
And what a kick, for the first time, I’m on a best dressed list?
Thanks toRCGD Global (Red Carpet Green Dress), a company started by Suzy Amos (Mrs. James Cameron) that sources and curates wardrobe from very sustainably-minded designers. Thanks to Cassandra Dittmer for helping me find this vintage Ralph Lauren Rent the Runway dress, jewelry by WON ASTRE and Quod, and bag by Blumera. Hair and make-up by the magnificent Tuyen Tran.