The 'Montecito Award' is traditionally given to stars who have given outstanding performances throughout their careers.
London:
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey will be honoured at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Winfrey, 59, will be given the 'Montecito Award' in recognition of her critically-acclaimed performance in Lee Daniels' The Butler, reported Digital Spy.
"Ms Winfrey, the actress, inhabits (her The Butler character) Gloria Gaines with such gusto - she makes you forget Oprah the impresario. Her performance is career-defining and reason to rejoice," Santa Barbara Film Festival director Roger Durling said.
The 'Montecito Award' is traditionally given to stars who have given outstanding performances throughout their careers.
Lincoln star Daniel Day-Lewis was given the 'Montecito Award' last year.
Winfrey, 59, will be given the 'Montecito Award' in recognition of her critically-acclaimed performance in Lee Daniels' The Butler, reported Digital Spy.
"Ms Winfrey, the actress, inhabits (her The Butler character) Gloria Gaines with such gusto - she makes you forget Oprah the impresario. Her performance is career-defining and reason to rejoice," Santa Barbara Film Festival director Roger Durling said.
The 'Montecito Award' is traditionally given to stars who have given outstanding performances throughout their careers.
Lincoln star Daniel Day-Lewis was given the 'Montecito Award' last year.
