Angelina Jolie to Receive Performer Tribute at Gothams

Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute at the 2024 Gotham Awards for her portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in the upcoming film 'Maria', directed by Pablo Larrain. The ceremony will take place on December 2, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gothams, praised Jolie's performance as 'extraordinary' and noted her ability to capture Callas's complexity and cultural significance. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, explores Callas's final days as she confronts her identity and the loss of her iconic voice. 'Maria' is set to open in select theaters on November 27 and will stream on Netflix starting December 11. Jolie stars alongside a talented cast including Alba Rohrwacher and Kodi Smit-McPhee.