Jolie will present the coveted honor at an exclusive dinner and awards ceremony. The event is co-hosted by Cannes Film Festival luminaries President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux, alongside Chopard's Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele, and will see rising stars Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett honored for their promising careers.
The selection of Jolie as godmother has been warmly received, particularly by the Chopard family. Caroline Scheufele previously stated her enthusiasm: “I am so happy to welcome Angelina Jolie as our Trophée Chopard Godmother. Her amazing film career and dedication to making a difference in the world make her an ideal role model. I know the rising talents we honor this year will be inspired by her journey and advice.”
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Angelina Jolie attends the "Eddington" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Established in 2001 by the luxury jeweler Chopard, the Trophée Chopard identifys and celebrates emerging actors poised for international acclaim. Each year, it spotlights an actress and an actor whose early work signals a significant future in film.
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Angelina Jolie now joins an extraordinary list of previous godmothers and godfathers who have presented the Trophée Chopard. This esteemed group features global stars such as Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zhang Ziyi, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, and Sean Penn. In 2024, Demi Moore presented the awards to Sophie Wilde and Mike Faist. The award has tradition of welcoming past winners like Cotillard, Seydoux, and Kruger to return as godparents.
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