New Delhi: Two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Denzel Washington was honoured with a surprise Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The prestigious tribute was presented just before the premiere of his new film, High and Low, directed by long-time collaborator Spike Lee.

The audience at the Grand Théâtre Lumière broke into applause as Washington took the stage, visibly moved by the unforeseen honour. “This is a total surprise for me, so I’m a little emotional,” he told the audience. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.” “It was a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again —........

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