Barbra Streisand canceled her planned appearance at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony as she continued recovering from illness, and actor Isabelle Huppert accepted an honorary Palme d’Or on her behalf. Festival organizers described the tribute as recognition of Streisand’s six-decade career across film, music and advocacy.
Huppert read remarks prepared by Streisand thanking mentors and audiences who supported her work. The presentation drew a standing ovation from delegates attending the final night of the 79th edition.
Honorary awards at Cannes often coincide with career retrospectives and restored print screenings. Streisand did not indicate when she might resume public appearances beyond thanking Huppert for representing her on stage.
Festival press materials noted that Streisand’s recovery prevented travel to the closing ceremony, prompting the arrangement for Huppert to present the honorary Palme. The tribute occurred alongside competitive awards including Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or for Fjord.
Streisand skipped the Cannes closing ceremony while recovering from illness, and Isabelle Huppert presented the honorary Palme d’Or on her behalf. Festival organizers framed the tribute as recognition of Streisand’s multi-decade contributions across film, music and public advocacy.
Huppert’s on-stage presentation substituted for Streisand at the closing event, preserving the honorary tribute despite the honoree’s illness-related absence.
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