Overview
- Cher received the “Legend” Bambi in Grünwald’s Bavaria Filmstudios, with Hannes Jaenicke lauding her as an icon of art and humanity as she reiterated she sees herself as a working woman.
- Multiple outlets reported that Thomas Gottschalk appeared disoriented while presenting Cher’s award, drew boos for a remark about women, blocked camera sightlines, and acknowledged feeling confused.
- Cate Blanchett was honored as International Actress, with the jury citing artistic excellence and humanitarian and ecological engagement, and she warned that artists’ voices are crucial in very dark times.
- Musician Zartmann won the audience music award and used his speech to denounce the AfD with profane language, drawing noticeable reaction in the hall.
- Roland Kaiser received a lifetime achievement Bambi, while other honorees included Heidi Klum, Hazel Brugger, Michael “Bully” Herbig, Leo Neugebauer, Mala Emde, Justus von Dohnányi, Zah1de, and the show streamed live on Prime Video.