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Travolta emotional receiving Palme d'Or
18 May
Summary
- John Travolta received an honorary Palme d'Or on Friday at Cannes.
- Barbra Streisand will miss the ceremony due to a knee injury.
- Peter Jackson also received the prestigious award this year.
John Travolta experienced a deeply emotional moment on Friday when he was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The award recognized his directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach." Travolta expressed his surprise and humility upon receiving the prestigious honor.
Fellow honoree Barbra Streisand, however, will be absent from the closing ceremony on Saturday. She revealed in a statement that a recent knee injury prevents her from attending, though she remains deeply honored to receive the award. Despite her absence, Streisand will be celebrated with a planned tribute.
Filmmaker Peter Jackson is another recipient of the honorary Palme d'Or this year. The festival team extended well wishes to Streisand for a speedy recovery.
