Gotham Awards 2024: Zendaya pays tribute to her mother as Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson evoke '90s nostalgia
Monday night, the stars descended upon Cipriani Wall Street in New York City for the illustrious Gotham Awards. This event celebrates visionary prowess both in front of and behind the lens, widens the audience for pioneering film and television, and supports the perpetual efforts of the non-profit entity, The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
Zendaya was honored with the Spotlight Tribute for her performance in "Challengers," using the platform to pay homage to her mother, Claire Stoermer. "To my mom," the 28-year-old actress declared, acknowledging her presence. "Shoutout mom; she’s embarrassed."
Nicole Kidman earned a nomination for her role in "Babygirl," an erotic thriller where she portrays a married executive entangled in an affair with a younger intern. Kidman graced the event in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana creation from 1998. Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson made an appearance sans makeup. Nominated for "The Last Showgirl," Anderson has been in the limelight for her minimalist aesthetic, yet told People magazine, “I love to wear makeup too sometimes. It has a time and a place. I just feel in my personal life, it just didn’t really make sense.”
Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold were bestowed the Visionary Tribute for their work on “A Complete Unknown,” an upcoming biopic centered on Bob Dylan. Angelina Jolie received the Performer Tribute for her portrayal of the iconic opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s film “Maria.”
Franklin Leonard and the Black List, a platform fostering written storytelling and empowering writers, were honored with The Gotham Anniversary Tribute. Denis Villeneuve was celebrated with The Gotham Director Tribute for his exceptional narrative and world-building in “Dune: Part Two.”
The ensemble cast of “The Piano Lesson,” featuring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, and Erykah Badu, was awarded the Ensemble Tribute for their mesmerizing chemistry and artistry.
