Hollywood legend Harrison Ford received an honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes on Thursday. The 80-year-old American actor, visibly moved, received the award from Thierry Frémaux, the general delegate of the festival.

"I am deeply moved by this distinction," said the actor, who has played since 1981 and his first episode, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Last year, Tom Cruise was in Cannes to present "Top Gun: Maverick" and also received an Honorary Palme.