John Travolta cries after surprise award at Cannes Film Festival

In a shocking display of emotion, actor John Travolta has been awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The "Grease" star was visibly moved as he held the trophy, saying that his film had made history for being accepted so early in the festival's process.

According to sources close to the production team, Travolta had no idea that his film would be selected as one of the first entries into the prestigious competition until November. "When we met with him in November, he had no expectation that his film would be accepted," said a representative for Variety, who shared the story on social media.

Travolta's emotional reaction to the news was described by Thierry Fremaux, the festival's president, as "surprise complétement." The two-time Oscar nominee has been directing since 2018 with films like "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," an adventure film about a young boy and his mother traveling across the country.

In an interview with Variety after the screening, Travolta credited Fremaux for telling him that his movie was selected five months ago. He also thanked his family for being there to support him, saying they were "the reason why this movie exists" and that it was a reminder of his artistic beginnings.

The honorary award is a significant recognition of Travolta's contributions to the film industry. As an actor with a career spanning over four decades, he has proven himself to be a versatile and dedicated artist.

Travolta joins other notable winners at Cannes, including Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand, who were also awarded honorary Palme d’Or awards for their work in filmmaking.