Ridley Scott Will Miss Academy’s Governors Awards, Accept Honorary Oscar Remotely (Exclusive)

Ridley Scott will miss the Academy’s Governors Awards ceremony in Hollywood after a minor medical procedure and medical advice not to fly while recovering. He will accept his honorary Oscar remotely through a pre-recorded speech, while his family attends the event.

Scott, who lives in London and turns 89 on 30 November, has directed films including *Alien*, *Blade Runner*, *Thelma & Louise* and *Gladiator*. His films have earned about $5 billion at the box office and received 45 Oscar nominations, winning nine, though Scott has never won a statuette himself. Glenn Close and Floyd Norman will also receive honorary Oscars at the ceremony, and Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.