Overview

• Kevin Spacey was honored with the Better World Fund's 'Award for Excellence in Film and Television' during a fringe gala at the Cannes Film Festival.
• In his acceptance speech, Spacey denounced cancel culture and referenced his acquittals in major legal cases in New York (2022) and London (2023).
• The actor compared his experience to historical blacklists in Hollywood, emphasizing the need to learn from past injustices.
• Spacey is promoting his new thriller 'The Awakening' at Cannes' Marché du Film, marking his first significant project since his 2023 acquittal.
• Despite the award and his ongoing efforts, Spacey has not secured major Hollywood roles and faces potential legal challenges from a pending civil lawsuit.