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Oscars Honor Close, Scott, Norman & Indie Film Pioneers
10 Jun
Summary
- Glenn Close and Ridley Scott to receive Honorary Oscars.
- Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler get Irving G. Thalberg Award.
- Awards ceremony set for November 15 at Ray Dolby Ballroom.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of this year's Governors Awards. Honorary Oscars will be presented to veteran actress Glenn Close, acclaimed director Sir Ridley Scott, and pioneering Disney animator Floyd Norman. Additionally, producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, known for their dedication to independent cinema, will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
The prestigious ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Ovation Hollywood. This marks a significant moment for Close, who holds eight acting nominations without a win, and Scott, a three-time directing nominee. Both have contributed immensely to cinema over their long careers, finally receiving the Academy's highest honors.
Floyd Norman, the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, has a career spanning 65 years, contributing to iconic films like "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Jungle Book." Vachon and Koffler, co-founders of Killer Films, have championed bold independent storytelling, producing acclaimed works such as "Boys Don't Cry" and "Past Lives."
