Julia Roberts Honored with César Award and French Cultural Knighthood

The actress was celebrated at the 50th César Awards in Paris for her contributions to cinema and received France's prestigious Order of Arts and Letters earlier in the day.

Julia Roberts was awarded an honorary César at the 50th César Awards in Paris for her three-decade-long career in film.
Earlier in the day, Roberts was named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by France's Minister of Culture, Rachida Tati, recognizing her significant impact on the arts.
Clive Owen, Roberts' co-star in 'Closer' and 'Duplicity,' presented the César award, praising her as one of the best, kindest, and funniest actresses of her time.
During her acceptance speech, Roberts revealed she had forgotten her prepared speech at the hotel but expressed gratitude for her career, calling life 'a dream.'
The César Awards, often referred to as the French equivalent of the Oscars, honor excellence in film, with Roberts being celebrated as a cultural icon whose influence extends beyond her performances.