Hollywood actor John Travolta expressed his surprise at receiving the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, calling it a complete secret. During an interview on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, Travolta revealed that he was unaware of the honor until the moment it was announced. The decision to honor him was made five months prior by Thierry Frémaux, who was impressed by Travolta’s film “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.”
Fallon, the show’s host, highlighted Travolta’s emotional reaction to the unexpected honor. Travolta disclosed that neither his team nor the Apple team had any prior knowledge of the award. The actor-filmmaker expressed his gratitude for the special recognition, emphasizing that he was genuinely touched by the gesture.
Travolta shared that the decision to select his film early and present him with the prestigious award was unprecedented in the history of the Cannes Film Festival. He acknowledged the significance of having his film screened at Cannes, describing it as a privilege. Fallon praised Travolta’s humility and artistic contributions, stating that the actor deserved all the accolades for his outstanding work.
