GOTHAM AWARDS

"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."

"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has captivated audiences for more than 200 years, and Guillermo del Toro's epic adaptation reminds us why this story continues to endure," said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. "Guillermo, Oscar, and Jacob have created something truly breathtaking - a film that honors the literary legacy while boldly exploring profound questions about what it means to be human. Their collaboration embodies the melding of creativity, talent, and vision that The Gotham aspires to celebrate."

"The Gotham community has long cherished Luca Guadagnino's emotionally expressive storytelling, and in After the Hunt, Julia Roberts delivers a luminous, monumental performance that deepens an already extraordinary career - guided by his singular direction behind one of the year's most talked-about and provocative films," said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. "Their partnership speaks to the power of collaboration at its highest level."