The French Riviera is officially sparkling with heightened glamour as Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie has arrived at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The celebrated actress and humanitarian is taking on the prestigious role of godmother for the milestone 25th-anniversary edition of the Trophée Chopard, an honor dedicated to celebrating the brightest new talents in international cinema..
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.
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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)Jolie herself has expressed what this honor means to her. “I am honored to be Godmother at the Cannes Film Festival,” said Jolie. “I am pleased to have a moment to recognize young artists and their exceptional work.” Her words highlight the importance of mentorship and recognition in the often-challenging path to cinematic success.
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.
The Trophée Chopard prides itself for being more than just an award; it aims to be a significant early indicator of future success. Its roster of past recipients includes Marion Cotillard, who later won an Oscar, and Diane Kruger, who earned an acting award at Cannes. Léa Seydoux was honored with the Palme d’Or, Niels Schneider received a César Award, and both Florence Pugh and Jessie Buckley garnered Oscar nominations after being recognized by Chopard. This track record underscores the award's prestige and its role as a launchpad.
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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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