All articles tagged with #standing ovation
Rami Malek cried as Cannes gave Ira Sachs’ AIDS-era drama The Man I Love an eight-minute standing ovation; the film follows a New York theater icon in the 1980s facing mortality, with Malek leading a cast that includes Tom Sturridge, Rebecca Hall and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Sachs co-writing the script for this Palme d’Or contender.
Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas premiered at Cannes to a 6.5‑minute standing ovation as the director’s two‑timeline drama follows 2026–era Raul writing a screenplay drawn from those closest to him and a 2004 storyline about Elsa in Lanzarote; the film stars Leonardo Sbaraglia and Barbara Lennie among others, and adds to Almodóvar’s Cannes legacy as his eighth competition entry, with Sony Pictures Classics handling North American rights.
At Cannes' midnight premiere of Quentin Dupieux’s absurd comedy Full Phil, Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson drew a lively five‑minute standing ovation despite mixed early reactions. Dupieux thanked collaborators as fans clapped, and Stewart engaged playfully with the crowd as the credits rolled, underscoring the film’s buzzy, offbeat reception.
Hirokazu Kore-eda's near-future drama Sheep in the Box, in which grieving parents welcome a state-of-the-art humanoid infant, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival to a 3.5-minute standing ovation, marking the director's return to the Croisette since Monster. Starring Ayase Haruka and Yamamoto Daigo, with Kuwaki Rimu as the infant, the film is lauded for its provocative take on parenthood and tech, and drew notable applause from James Franco.
At Cannes, Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut Club Kid earned a seven-minute standing ovation at its premiere, with lead Cara Delevingne emotional on stage and Firstman sharing a playful moment with Reggie Absolom at the photocall, signaling strong early buzz for the film about a washed-up party promoter (despite some attendees being turned away).
Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, a 126-minute dramedy about a washed-up party promoter whose life changes when his son arrives, and the world premiere drew a seven-minute standing ovation as Firstman celebrated with co-stars Diego Calva and Cara Delevingne.
Alex Ovechkin received a standing ovation from Penguins fans in what could be his final visit to Pittsburgh, was named the 1st Star after scoring his 929th goal in a 6-3 Capitals win, and left the crowd with a moment of mutual respect amid the Capitals-Penguins rivalry as he contemplates his future with two games left this season.
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite earned a standing ovation at its Sundance world premiere in Park City; the English-language remake of The People Upstairs follows two couples sharing an apartment, delivering a witty, midlife comedy as Wilde directs and stars opposite Edward Norton, Penelope Cruz and Seth Rogen.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, Julia Roberts drew a thunderous standing ovation as she returned to the stage, quipping at Emma Stone’s reaction; she later presented the Best Musical or Comedy Film award to One Battle After Another, while Clooney and Don Cheadle joked about past standing moments as the night’s winners were announced.
Julia Roberts received a standing ovation while presenting at the Golden Globes, then joked that she’ll be “impossible” for at least a week as cheers continued from the audience.
Hind Rajab's film received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting its impactful storytelling and significance.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, though he remains in custody for related prostitution charges, with his lawyer noting he is doing well.
Rhys Hoskins received an emotional standing ovation from over 44,000 fans at Citizens Bank Park during his return to Philadelphia, marking his first appearance as an opponent after not playing in 2023. The heartfelt welcome highlighted his significant impact on the city and the team over the past decade.
Hayley Erbert, professional dancer and wife of Derek Hough, received a standing ovation during her return to the stage on Derek Hough's Symphony of Dance tour, following a traumatic brain injury that led to emergency surgeries. Overwhelmed with emotion, she was applauded by the audience and fellow performers, marking a triumphant comeback. Hough praised her strength and grace during her recovery, and the couple celebrated her return to dancing after a challenging four months.
Taylor Swift was left speechless and touched after receiving a four-minute standing ovation from the Sydney crowd during her concert at Accor stadium. The American pop superstar expressed her gratitude and amazement at the reception, telling the audience they 'won' when it came to ovations and stating, 'You guys are on another level. You are wild Sydney!' This heartwarming moment came after her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, left to fly back to Las Vegas to continue celebrating with his Kansas City Chiefs teammates after winning the Super Bowl.