Cannes: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Comedy Legend and 'Tangles' Star/Producer, Will Guest on THR's 'Awards Chatter' Pod Live From Meta House
The Hollywood Reporter is hosting a special event at the Cannes Film Festival, inviting attendees to a live recording of their podcast, Awards Chatter, with the legendary actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The hour-long interview, followed by a reception, will take place on Thursday, May 14, at Meta House, Meta's new activation space within the Majestic hotel along the Croisette. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the event begins promptly at 10 a.m.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the most celebrated comedians in the industry, who has received numerous accolades, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018 and the National Medal of Arts in 2021. Louis-Dreyfus shares the record for most Emmy wins for acting with Cloris Leachman, having won eight for her work on Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Veep.
However, her visit to Cannes is for a different reason. She is attending the world premiere of Tangles, an animated feature film she produced and stars in. The film, directed by Leah Nelson, is a powerful dramedy that centers on a young woman and her mother, who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The cast also includes Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson, Seth Rogen, Pamela Adlon, Beanie Feldstein, Sarah Silverman, Samira Wiley, Wanda Sykes, and Bowen Yang.
Awards Chatter, which has been running for ten years and recently celebrated its 600th episode, has featured a diverse range of guests, including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Jerry Seinfeld, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lawrence, Sean Penn, Snoop Dogg, Julia Roberts, Michael B. Jordan, Norman Lear, Sophia Loren, George Clooney, Will Smith, Carol Burnett, Robert De Niro, Dwayne Johnson, Angelina Jolie, Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Hart, Margot Robbie, Lorne Michaels, Seth Rogen, Kate Winslet, David Letterman, Lady Gaga, Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bono, Dolly Parton, Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Spike Lee, Audra McDonald, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Kevin Costner, Jane Fonda, Tom Hanks, Olivia Rodrigo, Quincy Jones, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, Adam Sandler, Ken Burns, Malala Yousafzai, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Kobe Bryant, Gloria Steinem, and Buzz Aldrin.
The event is open to the public, but due to limited space, attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the provided link and arrive on time. This is a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry and witness the premiere of a significant film production.
