Ellen Burstyn Receives Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

Ellen Burstyn was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, where she became emotional during the ceremony and reflected on her career, including her role as Marilyn Monroe.

7 Sept, 10:25 — 7 Sept, 15:08

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Ellen Burstyn, one of the few actors to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, Tony), received the Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at age 93. The honor highlights her enduring legacy and ongoing work, including her role as a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the short film 'Flesh Impact.' Her acceptance speech included a hope for the United States to find the right direction, blending personal achievement with broader social commentary.

Key entitiesEllen Burstyn Venice Film Festival George Clooney Maggie Gyllenhaal Marilyn Monroe

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn, at 93, stars as a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the short film “Flesh Impact,” premiering at the Venice Film Festival

By Lindsey Bahr

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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

Ellen Burstyn Cries as She Gets Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: ‘It’s One Thing to Win an Oscar, Tony or Emmy — All of Which I’ve Won. But This Is a Lot’

Maggie Gyllenhaal delivered a message on behalf of Ellen Burstyn before the 93-year-old acting legend took the stage at the Venice Film Festival to receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. “Ellen asked me to let you know that she recently took a fall,” Gyllenhaal said from the podium. “She’s OK, but she is […]

By Rebecca Rubin

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual6h ago

Ellen Burstyn on Being “Recognized” by Marilyn Monroe, Changing Roles for Women With ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’

The 93-year-old Oscar-winning star is in Venice with two films, and to receive a honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.

By Scott Roxborough

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ANSAMostly Factual1h ago

Career Lion Burstyn says hopes US finds right direction

(ANSA) - ROME, 07 SET - Ellen Burstyn said receiving the Venice Film Festival's second Golden Lion for Career Achievement Monday after George Clooney on opening night last week that she hoped the United States would soon find the right direction. Burstyn, 93, one of the greatest actresses of American cinema, couldn't hold back her emotion when faced with the standing ovation she received on the stage of the Sala Grande at the Lido. "You make me cry," said the great actress, born in December 1...

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First report: delfi-lt · 7 Sept, 03:54|Full coverage: 6 · 11h|Window: 11h

delfi-lt7 Sept, 03:54First to report

George'as Clooney virto Trumpo priešu – kreipėsi į žmones

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hollywood-reporter7 Sept, 10:25

Ellen Burstyn on Being “Recognized” by Marilyn Monroe, Changing Roles for Women With ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’

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The Independent7 Sept, 11:56

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

la-vanguardia7 Sept, 12:32

Ellen Burstyn: “Marilyn se hizo suyo lo de 'impacto carnal' en lugar de verlo como un insulto”

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variety7 Sept, 13:50

Ellen Burstyn Cries as She Gets Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: ‘It’s One Thing to Win an Oscar, Tony or Emmy — All of Which I’ve Won. But This Is a Lot’

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ANSA7 Sept, 15:08Latest update

Ellen Burstyn Receives Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

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At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn Cries as She Gets Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: ‘It’s One Thing to Win an Oscar, Tony or Emmy — All of Which I’ve Won. But This Is a Lot’

Ellen Burstyn on Being “Recognized” by Marilyn Monroe, Changing Roles for Women With ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’

Career Lion Burstyn says hopes US finds right direction

Coverage Timeline

George'as Clooney virto Trumpo priešu – kreipėsi į žmones

Ellen Burstyn on Being “Recognized” by Marilyn Monroe, Changing Roles for Women With ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn: “Marilyn se hizo suyo lo de 'impacto carnal' en lugar de verlo como un insulto”

Ellen Burstyn Cries as She Gets Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: ‘It’s One Thing to Win an Oscar, Tony or Emmy — All of Which I’ve Won. But This Is a Lot’

Career Lion Burstyn says hopes US finds right direction

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