Overview

• Kevin Spacey is being honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Better World Fund at its 10th Anniversary Gala in Cannes on May 20, 2025.
• The award recognizes Spacey’s contributions to film and television, with the event coinciding with his efforts to secure buyers for his new thriller, The Awakening.
• Spacey’s career has been marked by legal battles, including a 2022 civil lawsuit dismissal in New York and a 2023 acquittal in London over misconduct allegations.
• Earlier this month, a British documentary, Spacey Unmasked, presented new claims of sexual misconduct by 10 men, which Spacey has publicly denied.
• The gala is independent of the Cannes Film Festival’s official events but takes place during the festival season, reflecting broader debates on accountability and redemption in the entertainment industry.