Tom Cruise Jets into Cannes — and Leaves with a Palme d’Or

The Palme d’or is the Cannes Film Festival’s most prized possession – the top award handed out at the end of the festival to the jurors’ choice for the best film in the competition. But just like how the Oscars give out honorary awards to a handful of recipients at a separate event – the Governors Awards – every year, Cannes has given out about 15 honorary Palme d’Ors over its 75 years to directors and actors who deserve particular recognition for their work. This year, an honorary award went to Forest Whitaker, who received his Palme on Tuesday night… Read Full Article