Reese Witherspoon is gearing up for one “Wild” celebration.
She’ll be honored with this year’s American Cinematheque Award. The festivities take place on Oct. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
She joins an impressive roster of many other A-list actors, including locals Matthew McConaughey, Robert Downey Jr., Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Rob Reiner and Steven Spielberg, as well as Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Al Pacino. When addressing the honor, AC president Rick Nacita summed it up this way: “Reese Witherspoon’s career is a perfect example of an actress thriving in today’s world.”
She added to her credits with a best actress Oscar for her role in the Johnny Cash flick “Walk the Line,” as well as her nomination in last year’s down and dirty release, “Wild.” She achieved early commercial success with popular comedies like “Election” and “Legally Blonde,” as well as “Sweet Home Alabama.”
She has played a wide range of parts from comedies to drama but, as Rick says, “The most appropriate role for Reese Witherspoon today is role model.”
So expect a starry parade of co-stars and friends at the splashy bash where they’ll step up and give their tributes.
Rest assured that after the big event, she’ll be happy to take that impressive prize to head for her home sweet home!
SAY YOU, SAY ME
Four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie will be honored at the 2016 MusiCares 26th annual gala.
The smooth singing hit-maker is being feted as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. The happening was announced by MusiCares Foundation prez Neil Portnow and Board Chair Bill Silva.
Proceeds from the annual benefit gala dinner and concert will provide essential support for MusiCares. The organization works to ensure that music artists have a place to turn to in times of financial, medical and personal needs. Tribute performers include multi-Grammy winners Lady Antebellum and Pharrell Williams, as well as Luke Bryan and Rickey Minor.
Richie is being lauded in recognition of his significant creative accomplishments, as well as his career-spanning charitable work, which has included support for an impressive list of causes over the years, ranging from AIDS and human rights to famine, poverty, human trafficking and women’s issues. He is also a longtime contributor to the United Negro College Fund.
The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony is one of the most prestigious events in the industry. The celebration culminates with the 58th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Monday, Feb. 15. The events will be broadcast live, so dial in and stay turned!