John Travolta receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-15 21:39

John Travolta received an unexpected honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented to the Hollywood star during the premiere of his directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach." Travolta expressed his deep emotion, stating the award surpassed an Oscar. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse · 2026-05-15 21:39

Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize: ‘beyond the Oscar’

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed. The man who became an icon overnight with Saturday Night Fever was visibly moved as he accepted the honorary Palme…