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Amy Adams, Angelina Jolie, and Cate Blanchett receive special recognition at the TIFF Tribute Awards. The trio honored for their outstanding contributions to cinema.

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00:00The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards honoured three of Hollywood's
00:05most acclaimed actresses, Amy Adams, Angelina Jolie, and Cate Blanchett, for their remarkable
00:11contributions to the film industry.
00:13The prestigious event took place on the glamorous night of Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the
00:18Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
00:22Amy Adams, celebrated for her versatile performances across drama, comedy, and thriller genres,
00:27was honoured with the Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Performer Award.
00:32Known for standout roles in films like Arrival, American Hustle, and Enchanted, Adams has
00:37earned six Academy Award nominations throughout her career.
00:40While receiving the award, she stated,
00:42I'm really honoured to be here tonight among the activists, the artists, and visionaries
00:46who have inspired me both on screen and off, for I'm not going to say how long, but for
00:51a long time.
00:53Angelina Jolie, another towering figure in Hollywood, was also recognised with the Tribute
00:57Humanitarian Award.
00:59This award highlights not only her impressive acting career, but also her humanitarian efforts,
01:04particularly her work as a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
01:09On stating her ongoing commitment to advocacy, Jolie said,
01:12In a world full of broken commitments, it often seems that power, control, and business
01:17matter more than protecting the fragile fabric of human rights.
01:21Kate, a two-time Academy Award winner known for her diverse filmography, including The
01:26Aviator, Carol, and Blue Jasmine, received the Tribute Award as well.
01:30Blanchett's recent work behind the camera, along with her acting achievements, has solidified
01:34her status as one of the most talented and multifaceted artists in the industry.
01:40These Tribute Awards are a highlight of the festival, recognising artistic achievements
01:44in the film world.
01:45With such a star-studded line-up of honorees, the 2024 ceremony was set as a memorable celebration
01:51of both talent and philanthropy.

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