Academy Award-winning actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie will serve as the Godmother of the Trophée Chopard, to be presented to Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett during the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Created in 2001, the award celebrates emerging international cinema talent, each year honouring one actress and one actor with promising careers. The 2025 ceremony will take place on 16 May, at Carlton Beach, during an official Festival dinner co-hosted by Iris Knobloch (President of the Festival), Thierry Frémaux (General Delegate of the Festival), and Caroline Scheufele (Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard).
Speaking about the choice of Angelina Jolie, Caroline Scheufele said: “I am so happy to welcome Angelina Jolie as our Trophée Chopard Godmother. Her amazing film career and dedication to making a difference in the world make her an ideal role model. I know the rising talents we honour this year will be inspired by her journey and advice.”
Angelina Jolie added: “I am honored to be Godmother at the Cannes Film Festival. I am pleased to have a moment to recognize young artists and their exceptional work.”