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Governors Awards to Honor Samuel L. Jackson, Jackie Chan

6/7/2025

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is gearing up to unveil the Governors Awards, celebrating extraordinary lifetime contributions to cinema. This year's Honorary Award will spotlight remarkable talents like Samuel L. Jackson and Jackie Chan, alongside the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Variety has proposed 25 inspiring individuals for this esteemed recognition.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is gearing up to unveil the Governors Awards, celebrating extraordinary lifetime contributions to cinema. This year's Honorary Award will spotlight remarkable talents like Samuel L. Jackson and Jackie Chan, alongside the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Variety has proposed 25 inspiring individuals for this esteemed recognition.