Academy to honor Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at Governors Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Glenn Close and Ridley Scott will receive honorary Oscars at the upcoming Governors Awards. Other honorees include animator Floyd Norman and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler.
Why it matters
These awards recognize lifetime contributions to cinema from industry veterans who have shaped modern film history despite lacking competitive Oscar wins.
Glenn Close, photographed at the Governors Awards in 2024. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) Animator Floyd Norman will also receive an honorary Oscar, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. By Josh Rottenberg Staff Writer Follow June 10, 2026 11 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The article is a standard industry news report regarding awards and recognition.
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