But star performances arent the only criteria for the annual honor.
And Bridges fits the bill.
We put a lot of thought behind who we pick.
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Its not a random choice.
But we also look at the heart.
Such efforts were not always a component of the DeMille Award.
But according to Hofmann, the awards meaning has changed over time.
It was first introduced to just recognize peoples accomplishments in general, in the entertainment business.
The world is on the one hand very much connected, but also more disconnected than ever.
It has become so easy to judge people or critique people.
I personally welcome this fact that we are celebrating someone as a human being.
To me, the Cecil B. DeMille Award is needed now more than back then.
Last year, for instance, the award went to Oprah Winfrey.
Same with Jeff Bridges.
In recent years this award has become very human, not just career-oriented, and I love that.
The ceremony will air live on NBC,hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg.
Stay tuned to EW for further coverage.
