In this Oct. 21, 2017 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives for the David Foster Foundation 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala and Concert, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Winfrey will be the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Januaryโs Golden Globes. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Oprah Winfrey will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at January's Golden Globes.
Morgan Freeman made the announcement for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during its broadcast of the "Golden Globe 75th Anniversary Special" Wednesday on NBC.
HFPA President Meher Tatna called Winfrey "one of the most respected and admired figures today" and "one of the most influential women of our time" in a statement Wednesday.
The DeMille Award is given annually to an "individual who has made an incredible impact on the world of entertainment." Past recipients include Freeman, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Barbra Streisand, Sidney Poitier and Lucille Ball.
Winfrey will receive the award during the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Jan. 7, 2018.
JR Kehoe (l) and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) will present the prestigious Vanguard Award to the Research Council of Makeup Artists (RCMA Makeup) at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. The award will be bestowed at the gala event on Saturday, February 15, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The Vanguard Award is presented to an individual or organization, who has made significant contributions to the make-up and hair styling industry and has left a lasting impact on the craft.
โThis year we are honoring the legacy of the RCMA, a pillar in the make-up and hair styling community for over sixty years. Their products have been used by many of our members, enhancing the creative designs of iconic characters in film, television and theater. We look forward to celebrating this esteemed brand and extraordinary family and their contributions to the entertainment industry,โ said Julie Socash, MUAHS president, IATSE Local 706.
โWe are profoundly honored to accept this award on behalf of our grandfather, Vincent J.R. Kehoe, the visionary founder of The Research Council of Makeup Artists. This recognition would have meant the world to him, as it reflects the values which he dedicated his life toโelevating the artistry and education of the makeup industry while providing innovative products through RCMA,โ shared JR and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of the Research Council of Makeup Artists, in a joint statement.
โFor 62 years, RCMA has been a steadfast presence in makeup kits around the world, and we are humbled to continue his legacy of excellence and passion. This moment is a tribute not just to Vincentโs pioneering spirit but to all the makeup artistsโpast, present, and futureโwho inspire and drive our commitment... Read More