Angelina Jolie Awards Trophée Chopard 2025 to Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett at Cannes Film Festival

Angelina Jolie honored two young actors, Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett, with the 2025 Trophée Chopard during the Cannes Film Festival in France. The award ceremony took place on the night of May 16, 2025, at Carlton Beach in Cannes. The event celebrated the 25th edition of the Trophée Chopard, a prize that highlights rising talent in the film industry.

Marie Colomb, 30, is known for her performance in the French film Culte, and Finn Bennett, 26, gained attention for his role in the movie Warfare. Both actors were recognized for their growing impact on global cinema. As part of the tradition, the trophy was handed over by a respected star. This year, it was Angelina Jolie, 49, who served as the official “Godmother” of the ceremony.

Jolie spoke on stage to honor the two winners. Her appearance added glamour and importance to the night, and the audience responded with warm applause. A short video played before the award was given, showing the career highlights of both actors.

The Trophée Chopard was created in 2001 by luxury jewelry brand Chopard. It is awarded each year during the Cannes Film Festival to recognize promising actors. The prize is a film reel-shaped trophy made from silver and covered in gold. Many past winners of the award, like Léa Seydoux and John Boyega, have gone on to have successful careers in film. The goal of the award is to help new talent gain international attention.

The ceremony was attended by many well-known names in the movie world. Among them were Juliette Binoche, who is the president of the 2025 Cannes jury, and jury members Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong, Hong Sang-soo, Alba Rohrwacher, Dieudo Hamadi, Payal Kapadia, Leïla Slimani, and Carlos Reygadas. Other guests included Quentin Tarantino and Daniela Tarantino, as well as Alice Rohrwacher, Geraldine Nakache, Nahuel Perez Biscayart, Molly Manning Walker, Clotilde Courau, Carla Bruni, Liang Jing, Joanna Arida, Thalia Besson, Salma Abu Dheif, Nour Ghandour, Marina Ruy Barbosa, Louis Courvoisier, Vanja Kaludjercic, Roberto Minervini, Amelie Hoeferle, Nancy Grant, Laetitia Eido, Oscar Lesage, and Tuvok Wassemberg.

Angelina Jolie’s presence brought extra attention to this year’s event. She is known worldwide for her work as an actress and humanitarian. Her role as the “Godmother” of the Trophée Chopard added meaning to the celebration. The crowd of international stars and filmmakers showed their support for the winners with applause and praise.

Winning the Trophée Chopard often leads to more job offers and global fame. This makes the award a key moment in the careers of young actors. With their talent and early success, Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett are now in a stronger position to reach new heights in the film industry.

The Cannes Film Festival remains one of the biggest stages for global cinema. Each year, it gives a platform to both new and well-known talents. The 2025 edition continues this tradition with exciting films, new voices, and international stars.