At the 2025 Gotham Awards, Julia Roberts captured attention with her striking presence. The event took place on October 1 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Attending alongside the film director Luca Guadagnino, Roberts, 58, donned an oversized blue satin suit paired with elegant black stilettos.
Visionary Tribute Award
During the ceremony, Roberts and Guadagnino, 54, received the prestigious Visionary Tribute award. The award was presented by Roberts’ friend, actor Paul Rudd. Following this, the two took the stage to share their thoughts on collaboration.
Julia’s Bathroom Break
As Roberts began her speech, she humorously interrupted herself to mention a pressing need for a bathroom break. “I didn’t realize how long this was gonna go on,” she joked. “Paul, thank you for those kind words. Everyone here living their creative dreams, thank you for doing that in a world that seems to be crumbling.” She expressed enthusiasm for continuing her work with Guadagnino, stating, “One of my great dreams was to work with Luca Guadagnino, and now that I’ve done it once, I just wanna keep on doing it.”
About After the Hunt
Roberts stars in the film “After the Hunt,” playing Yale University professor Alma Imhoff. This psychological thriller explores Alma’s turmoil when personal and professional challenges arise. The narrative unfolds as a dark secret from her past threatens to surface, challenged by an accusatory student.
Guadagnino’s Praise
Guadagnino expressed immense admiration for Roberts, explaining his intuitive decision to cast her. “I only cast the actors and actresses I fall in love with,” he remarked. He described Roberts as “everything,” emphasizing her importance to cinema.
Acknowledgment from The Gotham Film & Media Institute
Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, also highlighted the importance of Roberts and Guadagnino’s partnership. “Their collaboration speaks to the power of collaboration at its highest level,” he stated, acknowledging the emotional depth both contribute to their projects.
Upcoming Tributes
In addition to Roberts and Guadagnino, others were honored at the 2025 Gotham Awards. Key tributes included:
- Jeremy Allen White and Scott Cooper – Cultural Icon Tribute for “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere”
- Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman – Musical Tribute for “Song Sung Blue”
- Noah Baumbach – Director Tribute for “Jay Kelly”
- Tessa Thompson – Spotlight Tribute for “Hedda”
- The Sinners cast – Ensemble Tribute
- “Frankenstein” – Vanguard Tribute
The 2025 Gotham Awards stood out not only for its honors but also for showcasing the vibrancy and resilience within the creative community.
