Legendary actress Glenn Close will be honored with the Career Achievement Award at AARP's annual Movies for Grownups Awards for her exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry.
- October 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Glenn Close, the critically acclaimed stage and screen actress, will receive the prestigious Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award at AARP The Magazine's annual awards ceremony. The award recognizes Close's remarkable career spanning over five decades.
The ceremony will be held in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2025, and will be hosted by Tony and Emmy Awards-winning actor Alan Cumming. The event will be broadcast on PBS's Great Performances on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Close has captivated audiences with her iconic performances in films like "The World According to Garp", "The Big Chill", "The Natural", "Fatal Attraction" and "Dangerous Liaisons". Her versatility extends from prestige dramas like The Wife and Hillbilly Elegy to family favorites like "101 Dalmatians" and "Tarzan".
Beyond the silver screen, Close has also excelled on television, earning Emmy Awards for her performances in "Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story" and "Damages".
The Movies for Grownups program advocates for films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers and fights against ageism in Hollywood. Close's career embodies these values, as she has consistently shattered stereotypes and portrayed characters across generations.
"I am honored to receive this great honor from AARP," said Close. "I love creating stories for grownups and am inspired by the support of those I've worked with over the years."
Previous recipients of the Career Achievement Award include Jamie Lee Curtis, George Clooney, Helen Mirren" and Robert De Niro.
The proceeds from the Movies for Grownups Awards benefit the AARP Foundation, which works to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship for vulnerable older adults.
