Kate Winslet to Receive Honorary C sar Award, 2/24

According to Digitalspy.com, British actress Kate Winslet is to receive an honorary César Award next month. The French Academy of Cinematic Arts and Techniques has announced that it will pay tribute to Winslet's life and acting career by honoring her with the French equivalent of the Academy Award.

Director Quentin Tarantino received the award last year and previous recipients include Meryl Streep, Spike Lee, Jean-Luc Godard and Ingrid Bergman.

The actress has won three Golden Globe awards as well as an Academy Award for Best Actress. The 36-year-old can currently be seen in Roman Polanski's film adaptation of 'Carnage'.

France's Academy of Cinematic Arts and Techniques presented nominations for the 37th Cesar Awards ceremony last Friday, January 20th. The child-protection drama "Polisse" led with 13 nominations, while the silent, black-and-white film "The Artist" earned 11.

The 37th Cesar Awards will be held on February 24th in Paris.

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