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Florence Pugh and Rosamund Pike lead British stars at Governors Awards

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The British starlets had been out to impress on the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night time, with a number of the UK’s greatest names stealing the present with their glamorous robes.

Leading the arrivals was Florence Pugh, who placed on a stunning show in a pale pink halterneck robe adorned with delicate sequins on the occasion, which provides out honorary Oscars to a number of the most deserving names.

Joining Florence on the occasion had been fellow UK names Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt and Claire Foy, as stars descended on The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood for the event.

Florence confirmed off her unbelievable determine within the fairly pink gown, which boasted a halterneck and a classy peplum and was adorned with eye-catching sequins.

The Don’t Worry Darling star styled her bobbed tresses into a classy curled bob as she joined her Oppenheimer co-stars on the glamorous occasion.

Florence Pugh dazzled in a pale pink sequinned gown at the 14th Annual Governors Awards on Tuesday
Rosamund Pike cut a glamorous figure in a stunning red rose-inspired gown
Carey Mulligan exuded elegance in a dramatic black gown with fun white detailing

Florence Pugh, Rosamund Pike and Carey Mulligan stole the present as British stars descended on LA’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood for the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday

Also in attendance for the event were Emily Blunt, who opted for a plunging black gown with silver detailing
Claire Foy oozed Old Hollywood in a dramatic silver sequinned gown

Also in attendance for the occasion had been Emily Blunt, who opted for a plunging black robe with silver detailing (left) and Claire Foy who oozed Old Hollywood in a dramatic silver sequinned robe

Rosamund exuded magnificence in a beautiful pink rose-inspired robe with a dramatic layered skirt as she joined Saltburn director Emerald Fennell and producer Margot Robbie for the awards present.

The actress’ gown boasted a plunging bustier and an identical fitted skirt as she posed for snaps on the blue carpet on the occasion.

Carey lower a glamorous determine in a shocking black and white robe with artwork deco-inspired detailing. 

The Maestro star styled her blonde tresses into a complicated bob as she reunited along with her co-star Bradley Cooper for the event.

Taking inspiration from Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt dressed to impress in a plunging black robe with silver stoned detailing as she posed solo for snaps on the occasion.

The display star matching her unbelievable look with dazzling silver jewelry whereas posing up a storm on the awards. 

Claire appeared each inch the Hollywood siren in a dramatic silver robe adorned with sequins and white frilled sleeves, along with her gown boasting an attention grabbing practice.

The Crown star swept her brunette tresses into a complicated up-do as she arrived for the awards.

Florence showed off her incredible figure in the pretty pink dress
Her dress boasted a halterneck and a chic peplum
Her dress was adorned with eye-catching sequins

Florence confirmed off her unbelievable determine within the fairly pink gown, which boasted a halterneck and a classy peplum and was adorned with eye-catching sequins

The Don't Worry Darling actress was joined by her Oppenheimer co-star Emily Blunt for the star-studded occasion

The Don’t Worry Darling actress was joined by her Oppenheimer co-star Emily Blunt for the star-studded event

The cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer were out in force for the Governors Awards, with Florence and Emily joined by Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.

The forged of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer had been out in drive for the Governors Awards, with Florence and Emily joined by Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.

Rosamund exuded elegance in a gorgeous red rose-inspired gown with a dramatic layered skirt
She wowed as she made her way into the awards show

Rosamund exuded magnificence in a beautiful pink rose-inspired robe with a dramatic layered skirt as she joined Saltburn director Emerald Fennell and producer Margot Robbie for the awards present

The star was joined at the awards by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell, and producer Margot Robbie

The star was joined on the awards by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell, and producer Margot Robbie

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter on the occasion. The Governors Awards is an annual occasion celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s Board of Governors. 

Academy President Janet Yang stated in a press launch of Bassett’s nomination: ‘Across her decades-long profession, Angela Bassett has continued to ship transcendent performances that set new requirements in appearing.’

The actress earned two Oscar nominations: first for greatest actress for 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It, and later for greatest supporting actress for final yr’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the place she performed Queen Ramonda.

Bassett gave a passionate speech, telling the gang: ‘I’ve thought of appearing my calling and never simply my profession… to be acknowledged on this means for what I like doing is actually fantastic, and I’m past grateful,’ as per the Hollywood Reporter.

‘I’ve needed to let it sink in that I’m the second Black actress to obtain an honorary Academy Award [after the late Cicely Tyson]… and I hope that she is smiling from the heavens that I’m in a position to be part of her in that circle of recognition.’

She went on: ‘This, for me, is not only one other award.’

The star then named Hattie McDaniel, the primary Black actress to win an Academy Award in 1940, for Gone With the Wind: ‘She traditionally tore down a barrier… and it might be one other 50 years earlier than one other Black girl would win an Oscar [referring to Whoopi Goldberg, who won for Ghost]… and nonetheless greater than one other decade earlier than the following historic win [Halle Berry, who turned the primary Black greatest actress winner, for Monster’s Ball)… which, after greater than twenty years, stays “the only.”‘

She then shared the names of all Black actresses who’ve received Oscars: ‘Ten actresses who’re makers of historical past in our trade. I name their names to acknowledge each certainly one of them this night for being beacons of risk and hope for little Black and Brown ladies who aspire to at some point pursue the dream of turning into an actor.’ 

During the occasion Glenn Close was seen introducing Littleton, earlier than presenting the movie editor along with her honorary award. 

Meanwhile legendary comic and filmmaker Brooks stated, ‘This is gorgeous. I acquired to inform you, this implies quite a bit to me. It actually means quite a bit,’ as he accepted his award.

Governors Awards 2024 honorees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 14th Annual Governors Awards, held on the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles, handed out a lot of honorary Oscars to a few of Hollywood’s most deserving stars.

This yr, Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton acquired Academy Honorary Awards whereas Michelle Satter was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

An eventful evening: This year, Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton received Academy Honorary Awards while Michelle Satter was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

An eventful night: This yr, Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton acquired Academy Honorary Awards whereas Michelle Satter was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Angela Bassett

Following her decades-long profession in Hollywood, the performer, 65, lastly went dwelling with one of the crucial prestigious awards within the leisure trade worldwide.

Last yr, she acquired a nomination for greatest supporting actress for final yr’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever for her position as Queen Ramonda. 

The nod got here three a long time after she competed within the class for greatest actress for 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It. 

Over the years, she has acquired varied accolades, together with two Golden Globe Awards. 

Her credit embrace Avengers: Endgame (2019), Black Panther (2018), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995) and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). 

She and her ex-husband share twin Slater and Bronwyn. 

An honor: Following her decades-long career in Hollywood, Angela Bassett finally went home with one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry worldwide

An honor: Following her decades-long profession in Hollywood, Angela Bassett lastly went dwelling with one of the crucial prestigious awards within the leisure trade worldwide

Mel Brooks

The American actor and comic lastly acquired a Honorary Academy Award, on the age of 97.

He is certainly one of solely 18 entertainers to ever obtain EGOT standing.

The unique group consists of those that have efficiently received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

He rose to fame as one of the crucial profitable movie administrators of the Nineteen Seventies. 

While he’s greatest identified for movies like The Producers (1967), The Twelve Chairs (1970), Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974) and Silent Movie (1976), he most just lately wrote and produced the Hulu sequence History of the World, Part II (2023). 

The New York City native was married to actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 till her demise in 2005. 

Officially part of the EGOT club! Mel Brooks finally received a Honorary Academy Award, at the age of 97

Officially a part of the EGOT membership! Mel Brooks lastly acquired a Honorary Academy Award, on the age of 97

Carol Littleton

The movie editor, whose physique of labor contains Body Heat (1981) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), beforehand received an Emmy for her work on the movie Tuesdays with Morrie (1999).

On Tuesday night time, she was one of many fortunate few to obtain a Honorary Academy Award. 

Over awards in her trophy case embrace an American Cinema Editors. 

She was born Oklahoma City and attended the University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences. 

Five years after incomes her bachelor’s diploma in 1965, she obtained her grasp’s. 

She was married to cinematographer John Bailey from 1972 till his passing final yr. 

Exciting: On Tuesday night, Carol Littleton was one of the lucky few to receive a Honorary Academy Award

Exciting: On Tuesday night time, Carol Littleton was one of many fortunate few to obtain a Honorary Academy Award

Michelle Satter

Michelle Satter, a founder and director of the Sundance Institute’s artist applications, was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. 

According to the Oscar’s web site, the honour goes to an ‘particular person within the movement image trade whose humanitarian efforts have introduced credit score to the trade.’ 

‘The award is known as for the Danish actor and translator who was certainly one of Hollywood’s most energetic philanthropists,’ per the Academy’s description. 

Satter presently serves because the founding senior director of the Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped create the Sundance Collab digital platform. 

A huge achievement: Michelle Satter, a founder and director of the Sundance Institute's artist programs, was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

An enormous achievement: Michelle Satter, a founder and director of the Sundance Institute’s artist applications, was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award