In a poignant ceremony held on November 17, 2024, at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles, the late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar. The event celebrated not only Jones but also notable figures in the film industry, including Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, writer-director Richard Curtis, and casting director Juliet Taylor.
Quincy Jones, who passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 91 just two weeks prior to the ceremony, had crafted a speech intended for the occasion. His daughter, actress Rashida Jones, delivered these heartfelt words to an emotional audience. “He has so many friends in this room — well, actually, probably in every room, if I’m being honest,” she stated while accepting the award on his behalf. Rashida continued to reflect on her father’s legacy, saying, “In some ways, it was a difficult decision for our family to be here tonight, but we felt like we wanted to celebrate his beautiful life and career”.
During her speech, Rashida shared a personal anecdote about her father’s passion for music and film. “As a teenager in Seattle, I would spend countless hours in the cinema, dreaming of scoring films,” she recounted. She emphasized his belief in using art to foster understanding and embrace diversity: “He often said ‘live every day like it’s your last and one day you’ll be right’”. This moment was marked by a musical tribute from Jennifer Hudson and a dozen gospel singers that left many attendees in tears.
The evening also recognized other honorees. Richard Curtis received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his charitable work through Comic Relief and efforts to combat poverty. Curtis remarked on the significance of receiving such recognition: “This is especially meaningful, but it’s not work that one anticipates or requires recognition for”.
The Governors Awards serve as a platform for honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to cinema but may not have received their due recognition at the regular Academy Awards. This year’s event was no exception as it brought together Hollywood’s elite to celebrate both the past and present of film.
For further details on this event and its honorees, you can refer to the original coverage by Reuters.
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[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/movies/governors-awards-quincy-jones.html
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