Princess Charlene of Monaco presented the Crystal Nymph Award to Kurt Russell at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, recognizing his 'exceptional contribution to the entertainment industry' and a career spanning over six decades. Prince Albert II joined them on stage, with Russell accompanied by his partner Goldie Hawn.
Matthew Broome Recognized
British actor Matthew Broome received the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent, noted for his roles in 'My Fault: London' on Prime Video and 'The Buccaneers' on Apple TV+.
Festival Highlights
Notable attendees included Kristin Scott Thomas, Lesley Manville, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The Danish crime drama 'The Uniform' won the Golden Nymph Award for best series, depicting loyalty and corruption at a Danish police academy.
Major Film Awards
The best film and jury special prize went to 'Fadia' from Cinema Virgin, focusing on femicide themes. 'Gomorrah – The Origins', an Italian series about criminal underworld life in Naples, won best creation.
Individual Honors
Yara Jarrar won best actress for 'Fadia', while Johannes Hegemann of Germany's 'Olivia' took best actor. 'Ponies' by Universal Television received the Public Prize.
Documentary and Report Categories
Sveriges Television's 'Mission Investigate: The Hunt' won for best social or cultural feature report. 'La Guerre, Donald Trump et nous' from France took best geopolitical report. The BBC's 'Into the Void: Putin’s Foreign Fighters' received a jury special prize. Best original digital creation went to South Korea's 'Next-Door Families'.
Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/kurt-russell-crystal-nymph-monte-carlo-television-festival-1236783314/
