PARIS: Hollywood star Julia Roberts will be felicitated at the 50th edition of Cesar Awards, the Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques has announced.
The 56-year-old actor, known for films like Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, Notting Hill and Erin Brockovich, will receive an Honorary Cesar during the award ceremony at Olympia Hall in the French capital on February 28, 2025, a statement posted on the official website of the Cesar awards said.
"Julia Roberts is not only a movie star but also a cultural icon whose influence extends far beyond her performances," said the French film academy, which presents the Cesars.
"Offscreen, she is dedicated to philanthropic causes, serving as an ambassador for UNICEF and supporting numerous humanitarian efforts worldwide. An environmental advocate, she has lent her voice to documentaries about protecting the planet and actively campaigns for women's rights," it added.
Previous recipients of the Honorary Cesar include actors George Clooney, Penélope Cruz, Robert Redford, Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson.
Roberts was most recently seen in sci-fi thriller Leave the World Behind, co-starring Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali.
She will be next seen in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming thriller After the Hunt.