Jeff Bridges to be Honored at the Golden Globes

Jeff Bridges. Photo by Clint Spaulding/WWD/REX/Shutterstock (8985953al)

Jeff Bridges is ready for his close-up.

Each year, the Golden Globe Awards pay tribute to an actor or actress whose craft has made an impact on the industry.

The award is named after legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille who made over 70 feature films throughout his career and was the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award which was later named in his honor.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has now announced the recipient of the 2019 Cecil B. DeMille Award as none other than Jeff Bridges.

The 69 year old has been nominated for 5 Golden Globes, winning one for Crazy Heart, for which he also won an Oscar.

“Bridges’ brilliant body of work across diverse genres has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide for more than six decades. We look forward to celebrating ‘the Dude’ and his remarkable career and philanthropic achievements at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards,” said HFPA president Meher Tatna.

Bridges will receive his award at the 76th Golden Globes on January 6th, 2019.