2016 Governors Awards
On November 12, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood, honoring four film veterans -- including Jackie Chan -- for their contributions to the entertainment industry.
Click through to see what notable names were on hand for the event.
The honorees
Honorees Jackie Chan, Frederick Wiseman, Anne V. Coates and Lynn Stalmaster pose with their awards during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Lynn Stalmaster
Casting director Lynn Stalmaster was one of the Governors Awards recipients for 2016.
Stalmaster was visibly moved by his Oscar moment. No Oscar category exists for casting directors, who only formed a branch within the Academy three years ago.
While introducing him, Jeff Bridges called Stalmaster “the master caster, man.” Bridges danced briefly with Stalmaster during the laid-back ceremony and held his hand as they left the stage.
Ann V. Coates
Editor Ann V. Coates was introduced by Nicole Kidman and Richard Gere, who called her “the greatest of the great, great film editors.”
Coates won an Oscar for “Lawrence of Arabia” and is a five-time nominee.
“Can you imagine a job where you’re actually paid to look into the eyes of George Clooney, Peter O’Toole, Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Richard Gere, Daniel Craig, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mr. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ Jamie Dornan?” Coates said during her acceptance speech.
Frederick Wiseman
Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman was also honored.
Wiseman has averaged almost a film a year since his first documentary was released in 1967. Ben Kingsley urged actors to watch Wiseman’s films “because therein lies the truth.”
Jackie Chan
Actor, filmmaker and producer Jackie Chan said he always coveted an Academy Award, but the closest he’d ever gotten was seeing one at Stallone’s house.
“I touched it, kissed it, smelled it. I believe it still has my fingerprints,” Chan said. “After 56 years in the film industry, making more than 200 films, with so many bones broken, finally this is mine.”
Chris Tucker
Chan accepted his award from actors Michelle Yeoh, Chris Tucker and Tom Hanks, who repeatedly described him as “Chantastic.”
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan
Old pals and co-stars Tucker and Chan goofed off onstage at the Governors Awards.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman helped celebrate film editor Ann V. Coates at the Governors Awards.
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges saluted veteran casting director Lynn Stalmaster.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh helped introduce Jackie Chan at the Governors Awards.
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle helped present a Governors Award to documentarian Frederick Wiseman.
Laura Dern and Bruce Dern
Laura Dern and Bruce Dern spoke on stage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Richard Gere
Richard Gere spoke onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley helped introduce honoree Frederick Wiseman.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks feted Jackie Chan with a rousing speech during the Governors Awards.
Helen Mirren
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren spoke onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Heather Headley
Singer Heather Headley performed during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone
Jackie Chan celebrates with Sylvester Stallone at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Richard Gere and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Richard Gere and Arnold Schwarzenegger met up on the red carpet at the 8th Annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Ben Foster and Chris Pine
“Hell or High Water” stars Ben Foster and Chris Pine attend the 8th Annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Octavia Spencer
Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Dev Patel
Dev Patel attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Marion Cotillard
Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Pharrell
Pharrell Williams attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Annette Being and Warren Beatty
Annette Being and Warren Beatty attend the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12 in Hollywood, California.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Tom Ford
Designer and filmmaker Tom Ford attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Naomie Harris
“Moonlight” star Naomie Harris attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
Lupita Nyong'o
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o attends the 8th Annual Governors Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on November 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California.