Meryl Streep was honored with the prestigious Palme d’Or award at the Festival de Cannes’ Opening Ceremony. The award, symbolized by a golden palm, is a recognition of her lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to cinema. Streep, adorned in a stunning Dior haute couture white silk gown, gracefully accepted the award in Cannes at the age of 74.

Reflecting on her illustrious film career, Streep likened the experience to watching her youth speed past her on a bullet train, leading her to where she stands today. The audience was deeply moved when Streep recounted her last visit to Cannes in 1989 while promoting the film “Evil Angels,” portraying the story of Lindy Chamberlain and her infant Azaria.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by actresses in the industry, Streep expressed gratitude to the talented artists she has collaborated with throughout her career. She humorously mentioned her mother’s wise words about the fleeting nature of time, emphasizing the speed at which life progresses.

The Festival de Cannes’ opening ceremony marks the start of a two-week film festival showcasing highly anticipated films. This season, movies like “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Bird,” “Kinds Of Kindness,” “Oh, Canada,” “Emilia Perez,” “The Substance,” and “The Apprentice” are set to premiere, featuring a star-studded cast including Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Emma Stone, Margaret Qualley, Selena Gomez, Demi Moore, and Sebastian Stan.