Los Angeles: Jennifer Lopez will be honoured with the Spotlight Award at the 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
According to Variety, the actor-singer will be honoured for her film Hustlers during the January 2 ceremony.
“Jennifer Lopez is a star in every sense of the word, and you will experience this in her latest film Hustlers. Starting with her show-stopping entrance Jennifer brings to life the character of Ramona, an exotic dancer, who leads a group of dancer friends to steal money from their clients.
“For this full-force yet grounded performance, deserving of awards consideration, we are thrilled to present Jennifer Lopez with this year’s Spotlight Award,” festival chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement.
Past honourees include actors Julia Roberts, Timothee Chalamet, Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain and Rooney Mara.
Hustlers, directed by Lorene Scafaria, has minted over $150 million since its September release.