Quincy Jones' legacy shines brighter as he receives an honorary Oscar posthumously at the 2024 Governors Awards. Don’t miss the heartfelt tributes and surprises—watch now!
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00:00Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and composer, was posthumously awarded an
00:05Honorary Oscar at the Governor's Awards held on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
00:12The renowned musician, who passed away on November 3 at the age of 91, was celebrated
00:17for his vast contribution to music and film.
00:20Jones' iconic career spanned over seven decades, working with artists like Michael
00:25Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and more, creating unforgettable scores for movies
00:30like The Wiz and The Girl Apopple.
00:35The most heart-touching moment of the evening was, Jones' Honorary Oscar was accepted
00:40by his daughter, actress Rashida Jones, who read a heartfelt speech that her father had
00:46prepared for the occasion.
00:48The ceremony also saw a musical tribute to Quincy Jones, led by Jennifer Hudson, who
00:53performed while images of Jones' life and work were shown on the screen.
00:58Jones was remembered not only for his musical genius, but for the profound impact he had
01:03on the entertainment industry.
01:07Along with Quincy Jones, several other figures were honored at the event.
01:11Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, best known for their work on the James Bond
01:16franchise, received the Herving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
01:20Additionally, filmmaker Richard Curtis, known for his work on romantic comedies like Love
01:25Actually, was presented with Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts.