Julianne Moore says true gender equality still distant at Cannes

France24 · 🇫🇷 public France · May 17, 2026 · 396 words

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Julianne Moore says true gender equality still distant at Cannes At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far off globally and in the film industry, as…

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Oscar winner Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains a distant goal as she accepted an award on Sunday night for championing women in film at an elegant soiree removed from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet bustle.

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Guests, including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Colman Domingo and Odessa A'zion, sipped champagne as they overlooked the French Riviera town's yacht-filled bay from the historic Place de la Castre ahead of the ceremony.

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Claim 1: “Women in Motion, set up by French luxury group Kering in 2015,”

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Kering's own official documentation and web search results confirm that Women in Motion was launched by Kering in 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — François-Henri Pinault (French: [fʁɑ̃swa ɑ̃ʁi pino]; born 28 May 1962) is a French businessman and the son of billionaire François Pinault. François-Henri took the reins of his father's retail conglom…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François-Henri_Pinault

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kering S.A. (French: [keʁiŋ]) is a French multinational holding company specializing in luxury goods, headquartered in Paris. It owns the brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kering

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Margaret "Megan" Elizabeth Ellison (born January 31, 1986) is an American film producer. She founded Annapurna Pictures in 2011. Her production work includes the films Zero Dark Thirty (2012), America…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Ellison

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Claim 2: “went on to win an Oscar for best actress in 2015 for playing a university professor with Alzheimer's disease in "Still Alice."”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, confirm Julianne Moore won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2015 for her role as a professor with Alzheimer's in 'Still Alice'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It has been awarded since the 9th Academy Awards to an actress …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Support…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julie Anne Smith (born December 3, 1960), known professionally as Julianne Moore, is an American actress. She is particularly known for her portrayals of emotionally troubled and vulnerable women. Pro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Moore

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julianne Moore is an American actress who made her acting debut on television in 1984 in the mystery series The Edge of Night. The following year she made her first appearance in the soap opera As the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Moore_filmography

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Claim 3: “also handed out its 50,000-euro ($58,125) emerging talent award to Italian filmmaker Margherita Spampinato, which will go towards making her second feature film.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Italian filmmaker Margherita Spampinato received the Emerging Talent Award from Women in Motion, including a 50,000 euro grant for her second feature film.

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web search NEUTRAL — Margherita Spampinato, 2026 Emerging Talent Award Each year, Women In Motion also recognizes a female director for her first feature film through its Emerging Talent Award, accompanied by a €50,000 gr…
https://www.kering.com/en/news/julianne-moore-to-receive-the…

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web search NEUTRAL — Italian auteur Margherita Spampinato is set to receive an emerging talent award at a May 17 ceremony. Women in Motion award winners have included Nicole Kidman, Jane Fonda and Salma Hayek Pinault.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/julianne…

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web search NEUTRAL — Italian filmmaker Margherita Spampinato will also receive the Emerging Talent Award, which includes a 50,000 euro grant to support her next feature.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/julianne…

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Claim 4: “At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far off globally and in the film industry, as she accepted an award recognising her advocacy for women in cinema.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Julianne Moore received the Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival, presented by Kering, to recognize her role in advancing women in cinema.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American actress Julianne Moore has received several awards, including the Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Primeti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — May December is a 2023 American psychological black comedy drama film directed by Todd Haynes from a screenplay by Samy Burch, based on a story by Burch and Alex Mechanik. It stars Natalie Portman as …
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Claim 5: “Moore, who began her career in daytime soap operas including "As the World Turns,"”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that Julianne Moore made her first appearance in the soap opera 'As the World Turns' in 1985.

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Claim 6: “Salma Hayek, who is married to Kering's controlling shareholder and chair, Francois-Henri Pinault.”

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Multiple web sources and Wikipedia confirm Salma Hayek is married to François-Henri Pinault, the head of Kering.

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web search NEUTRAL — François-Henri took the reins of his father's retail conglomerate Pinault-Printemps-Redoute in 2005, and turned it into the luxury group Kering (Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François-Henri_Pinault

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web search NEUTRAL — The younger Pinault is married to actress Salma Hayek and has four kids. Here's how he got his start and built Kering into a luxury empire. François-Henri Pinault was born on May 28, 1962, the middle …
https://www.businessinsider.com/francois-henri-pinault-bio-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Is Salma Hayek married? Here's everything to know about her relationship with French businessman François-Henri Pinault.
https://www.today.com/popculture/salma-hayek-husband-francoi…

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Claim 7: “Guests, including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Colman Domingo and Odessa A'zion, sipped champagne as they overlooked the French Riviera town's yacht-filled bay from the historic Place de la Castre ahead of the ceremony.”

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While the evidence confirms the individuals are actors and some appeared at other events (like the Met Gala), there is no specific evidence in the provided search results confirming their attendance at the Women in Motion event at Place de la Castre.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films that are scheduled for release in 2026. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Listed below are English actors and actresses of note and some notable individuals born in England.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A comedian is one who entertains through comedy, such as jokes and other forms of humour. Following is a list of comedians, comedy groups, and comedy writers.
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