Glenn Close receives honorary Oscar after eight nominations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:03 · Archive

Glenn Close is receiving an honorary Oscar on Sunday at the Governors Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The 79-year-old actor has been nominated for competitive acting prizes eight times throughout her career without winning, a distinction she has worn with grace and humour.

When Close was informed of the honour, she said her first reaction was that she did not want a consolation prize, and her second was uncertainty about ending her loss record. She shares this experience with actor Peter O'Toole, who was also nominated eight times without winning.

The honorary Oscar, also known as the Academy Honorary Award, differs from a competitive Oscar. Although the statuettes are identical, the honorary award recognises a body of work and contributions to the motion picture industry rather than a specific film. The selection is made by the film academy's Board of Governors rather than the entire Academy membership. Since 2009, these awards have been presented at the separate Governors Awards ceremony rather than during the main Academy Awards broadcast, allowing time for montages and speeches without the pressure of a ticking clock.

How it is being reported

• After 8 nominations without a win, Glenn Close is 'overwhelmed' by honorary OscarGlenn Close is receiving an honorary Oscar on Sunday at the Governors Awards.Clickorlando · 13 Nov, 16:19
• After 8 nominations without a win, Glenn Close is 'overwhelmed' by honorary OscarGlenn Close is receiving an honorary Oscar on Sunday at the Governors Awards.News4Jax · 13 Nov, 16:19

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