Governors Awards Honor Quincy Jones, Film Industry Icons

The 15th annual Governors Awards honored the late Quincy Jones with a posthumous honorary Oscar for his contributions to music and cinema, with actor Jamie Foxx paying an emotional tribute highlighting Jones' influence. James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, while Richard Curtis was recognized with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The ceremony also acknowledged casting director Juliet Taylor with an honorary Oscar for her contributions to cinema. Jennifer Lopez attended the event amidst her ongoing divorce from Ben Affleck, adding to the gathering of Hollywood stars and Oscar hopefuls. The awards highlighted individual achievements and broader impacts on the film industry.