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Cecil B. DeMille Award Winners: Every Star Who's Ever Earned the Golden Globes' Big Honor

See the list of illustrious names, from the man himself to this year's honoree

By Kate Hogan February 28, 2021 05:30 PM
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Jane Fonda, 2021

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The esteemed actress will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2021 ceremony on Feb. 28. "It was so unexpected," she said of finding out she'd receive the award. "And it's such a great honor. And it made me so happy that I burst into tears."

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Tom Hanks, 2020

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Tom Hanks won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020, and gave a heartfelt speech thanking his family, his past directors and DeMille himself. 

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Jeff Bridges, 2019

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When Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B DeMille Award in 2019, his wife, brother and sister were in the audience to cheer him on as he thanked past costars, his team and even his stand-in.

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Oprah Winfrey, 2018

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Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2018, becoming the first Black woman to receive the honor. Her passionate speech began with recollections of watching Sidney Poitier break barriers at awards shows, commentary on the Time's Up movement and the promise that "a new day is on the horizon."

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Meryl Streep, 2017

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Meryl Streep won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017 and used her time at the mic to take aim at then-President Donald Trump in a firey speech.

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Denzel Washington, 2016

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Denzel Washington won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2016, and brought his family on stage with him for his speech.

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George Clooney, 2015

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When George Clooney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, he called out new wife Amal, sweetly saying, "I couldn't be prouder to be your husband."

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Woody Allen, 2014

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Director Woody Allen won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014.

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Jodie Foster, 2013

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Jodie Foster won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013; before that, she'd been nominated for 10 Golden Globe Awards and won two.

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Morgan Freeman, 2012

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Actor Morgan Freeman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, after earning five Golden Globe Award nominations and one win for 1990's Driving Miss Daisy.

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Robert De Niro, 2011

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Actor Robert De Niro won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2011, after receiving eight prior nominations and one win (1981's Raging Bull).

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Martin Scorsese, 2010

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Director Martin Scorsese won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2010. Prior to that, he had eight Golden Globe nominations and two wins; he's since been nominated two more times and won once.

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Steven Spielberg, 2009

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A 22-time Golden Globe Award nominee and six-time winner, Steven Spielberg won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009.

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Warren Beatty, 2007

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The Golden Globe Awards didn't happen in 2008 due to the Writer's Guild of America strike. But one year prior, Warren Beatty won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2007. His first Globes win came in 1962 for most promising newcomer - male. 

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Anthony Hopkins, 2006

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Though he's been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards, when Anthony Hopkins won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2006, it was his first Globes win.

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Robin Williams, 2005

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Robin Williams won the Cecil B. DeMille Awards in 2005. The actor had 10 Globes nominations and five wins, including a special award for his vocal work on Aladdin in 1993. 

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Michael Douglas, 2004

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Since Michael Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2004, he's won two more Golden Globe Awards, in 2014 and 2019.

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Gene Hackman, 2003

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Before Gene Hackman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2003, the actor had eight Globes nominations and three wins. 

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Harrison Ford, 2002

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When Harrison Ford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he attempted to get away with a short speech, jokingly saying simply "thank you" before launching into a few more words of gratitude.

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Al Pacino, 2001

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When Al Pacino won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002, he was already a two-time Golden Globe winner, and has since won two more Globes.

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Barbra Streisand, 2000

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Barbra Streisand won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2000.

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Jack Nicholson, 1999

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Jack Nicholson won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1999.

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Shirley McLaine, 1998

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Shirley MacLaine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998.

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Dustin Hoffman, 1997

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Dustin Hoffman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1997.

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Sean Connery, 1996

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Sean Connery won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1996.

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Sophia Loren, 1995

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Sophia Loren won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1995.

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Robert Redford, 1994

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Robert Redford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994.

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Lauren Bacall, 1993

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Lauren Bacall won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1993.

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Robert Mitchum, 1992

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Actor and director Robert Mitchum won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1992.

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Jack Lemmon, 1991

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Jack Lemmon won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991.

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Audrey Hepburn, 1990

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Audrey Hepburn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1990, just three years before her death.

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Doris Day, 1989

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Doris Day won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1989.

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Clint Eastwood, 1988

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Clint Eastwood won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1988.

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Anthony Quinn, 1987

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Actor Anthony Quinn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1987.

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Barbara Stanwyck, 1986

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Barbara Stanwyck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1986.

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Elizabeth Taylor, 1985

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Elizabeth Taylor won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1985.

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Paul Newman, 1984

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Paul Newman won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1984.

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Laurence Olivier, 1983

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Laurence Olivier (center) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1983.

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Sidney Poitier, 1982

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Sidney Poitier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1982. He was the first person of color to receive the honor.

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Gene Kelly, 1981

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Gene Kelly won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1981.

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Henry Fonda, 1980

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Henry Fonda won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1980. His daughter Jane is being honored in 2021.

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Lucille Ball, 1979

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Lucille Ball won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1979.

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Red Skelton, 1978

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Red Skelton won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1978.

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Walter Mirisch, 1977

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Producer Walter Mirisch (left) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1977.

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Hal B. Wallis, 1975

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The award wasn't given out in 1976, but producer Hal B. Wallis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1975.

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Bette Davis, 1974

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Bette Davis won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1974.

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Samuel Goldwyn, 1973

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Producer Samuel Goldwyn won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1973.

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Alfred Hitchcock, 1972

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Director Alfred Hitchcock won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1972.

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Frank Sinatra, 1971

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Frank Sinatra won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971.

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Joan Crawford, 1970

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Joan Crawford won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1970.

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Gregory Peck, 1969

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Gregory Peck (left) won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1969.

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Kirk Douglas, 1968

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Kirk Douglas won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1968.

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Charlton Heston, 1967

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Charlton Heston won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1967.

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John Wayne, 1966

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John Wayne won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1966.

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James Stewart, 1965

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James Stewart won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1965.

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Joseph E. Levine, 1964

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Producer Joseph E. Levine won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1964.

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Bob Hope, 1963

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Bob Hope won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1963.

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Judy Garland, 1962

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When Judy Garland won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1962, she became both the youngest person and first female to do so.

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Fred Astaire, 1961

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Fred Astaire won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1961. 

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Bing Crosby, 1960

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Bing Crosby won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1960.

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Maurice Chevalier, 1959

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Actor Maurice Chevalier won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1959.

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Buddy Adler, 1958

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Producer Buddy Adler won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1958.

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Mervyn LeRoy, 1957

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Actor, director and producer Mervyn LeRoy won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1957.

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Jack L. Warner, 1956

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Producer Jack L. Warner won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1956.

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Jean Hersholt, 1955

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Actor Jean Hersholt won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1955.

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Darryl F. Zanuck, 1954

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Producer Darryl F. Zanuck won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1954.

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Walt Disney, 1953

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Walt Disney won the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1953.

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Cecil B. DeMille, 1952

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Naturally, Cecil B. DeMille won the Cecil B. DeMille Award himself in 1952, the honor's very first year.

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