Mon Nov 18 06:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Quincy Jones Posthumously Awarded Honorary Oscar at Star-Studded Governors Awards
**Hollywood, CA** – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its annual Governors Awards on Sunday, a glittering ceremony honoring industry veterans. The event was marked by an emotional tribute to the late music legend Quincy Jones, who received an honorary Oscar posthumously. Jones, who passed away two weeks prior at age 91, was remembered by his daughter, actress Rashida Jones, who accepted the award on his behalf. She shared her father’s philosophy of living life to the fullest, a sentiment echoed by the many A-list attendees, including Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, and Zoe Saldana. Jamie Foxx lauded Jones’s significant impact on both the music and film industries, highlighting his work on films such as *The Color Purple*. A musical tribute by Jennifer Hudson further underscored the evening’s poignant atmosphere.
The Governors Awards also recognized the producers of the James Bond franchise, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, for their decades-long stewardship of the iconic series. Daniel Craig, a former Bond himself, presented the award and playfully deflected questions regarding his successor. The event provided a platform for several actors to promote their upcoming films, including Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong from *Succession*. Acclaimed directors Pedro Almodovar and Mohammad Rasoulof were also in attendance.
Other honorary Oscars were presented to British screenwriter and humanitarian Richard Curtis, recognized for his work with Comic Relief, and casting director Juliet Taylor, whose credits span numerous cinematic classics. The Governors Awards, a black-tie event held annually, serves as a precursor to the main Oscars ceremony, offering a platform for networking and campaigning among industry professionals.
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