Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars
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- Photograph: Savion Washington/Wire Image View image in fullscreen Glenn Close in 2025.
- Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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Glenn Close in 2025. Photograph: Savion Washington/Wire Image View image in fullscreen Glenn Close in 2025. Photograph: Savion Washington/Wire Image Oscars Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars. The actor and director who have long been snubbed will finally take home Oscars at November’s Governors awards
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.