"Tessa's performance is both fearless and revelatory - an interpretation that deepens one of dramatic literature's most complex characters and brings her into new focus for the audience that we represent here at The Gothams," said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. "We are thrilled to honor Tessa with the Spotlight Tribute and celebrate her extraordinary work in bringing Hedda to life with such depth and nuance. Throughout her remarkable career, she has remained committed to bold, transformative storytelling."