Legendary director Ridley Scott has announced that he will be missing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards. As reported by People, the Alien director was slated to receive an honorary Oscar at the awards.
His representative, Simon Halls, explained that he had to bow out of the award ceremony. The 88-year-old reportedly has been advised "not to fly". This is because he had a "really minor [medical] procedure" and his doctors have advised him to stay in London.
However, the legendary director will still be accepting the honor - just not in person. He has pre-filmed an acceptance speech which will be played when he receives his Oscar. As well as this, his wife, Giannina Facio, will be attending the ceremony along with his children and grandchildren.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards are also set to honor several other icons in the movie industry. "Its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott". They will also be presenting the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon as well as Pamela Koffler.
Their announcement on their website explained the accolades and achievements the legendary director received throughout his storied career. "Scott has received Oscar nominations for directing 'Thelma & Louise,' 'Gladiator' and 'Black Hawk Down,' as well as a Best Picture nomination for 'The Martian.' In 2024, Scott was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for his services to the British film industry."
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This Comes After the Legendary Director Previously Talked About Oscars
This comes after the legendary director previously explained how he didn't really care about Oscars.
Per The Independent, Scott explained in an interview in 2023 about his opinions on awards, as well as his own mortality. "Well it's a bit late for me [to win an Oscar]," he said. "I care more about being well enough to cope with what I'm doing... My health is far more important than a f****** gong."
In any case, this is an achievement he truly deserves.
