The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has named Kurt Russell and Dame Kristin Scott Thomas as recipients of its Crystal Nymph Award at the 65th edition of the event, running from 12th to 16th June at the Grimaldi Forum. Both awards will be presented by Prince Albert II.
The Crystal Nymph is the festival’s highest individual honour, previously awarded to Michael Douglas, Dame Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Morgan Freeman and Robin Wright.
Kristin Scott Thomas
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas will receive her award during the opening ceremony on 12th June. One of the most respected Franco-British actresses of her generation, she has built a distinguished career across film, theatre and television, most recently appearing in the acclaimed series Slow Horses. She has also stepped behind the camera for the first time with My Mother’s Wedding, a project she wrote, directed and starred in.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition in Monaco, a place that has long celebrated artistic excellence with such grace,” she said.
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell will be honoured at the closing ceremony on 16th June. A long-standing figure in American film and television, he began his career on the small screen through productions with The Walt Disney Company before becoming a major Hollywood presence over five decades. He has recently returned to television with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and will next appear in the highly anticipated series The Madison.
“It is a great honour to be selected for this distinguished award, and I very much look forward to spending time with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II. It has been a long time,” Russell said.
“Their exceptional careers, spanning both film and television, perfectly reflect the artistic excellence and international perspective that these awards celebrate,” said Cécile Menoni, Executive Director of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Kurt Russell and Dame Kristin Scott Thomas will receive Crystal Nymph Awards at the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June, with both honours to be presented by Prince Albert II at the Grimaldi Forum.
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