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UPI
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Reservoir Dogs,' 'Kill Bill' actor Michael Madsen dies at 67
1 of 5 | Michael Madsen, seen at the 2015 premiere of "The Hateful Eight" in Los Angeles, died Thursday at age 67. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- Michael Madsen, an actor known for Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and more, has died. NBC News and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the star died Thursday at age 67. Madsen's representative, Liz Rodriguez, said the cause of death was cardiac arrest, after Los Angeles County deputies responded to a 911 call at Madsen's Malibu home. The actor was a regular in Quentin Tarantino's films, beginning with Tarantino's debut Reservoir Dogs, in which he played the ear chopping torturer Mr. Blonde. Mr. Blonde, aka Vic Vega, is the brother of John Travolta's Pulp Fiction character, Vincent Vega. Tarantino also cast Madsen in Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His other roles included Susan Sarandon's boyfriend in Thelma & Louise, a mobster in Donnie Brasco and NSA chief Falco in the James Bond film Die Another Day. Madsen's first screen credit was the 1982 movie Against All Hope. Wargames, The Natural and episodes of St. Elsewhere, Cagney & Lacey and Miami Vice followed. He also starred in the first two films in both the Species and Free Willy franchises. He has 18 more credits in post-production according to IMDB, and starred in this year's Resurrection Road, Sinatra! Eternity and Cash Collectors. He is the brother of actor Virginia Madsen. Notable deaths of 2025 Michael Madsen Actor Michael Madsen arrives on the red carpet for the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on June 14, 2012. Madsen, best known for Actor Michael Madsen arrives on the red carpet for the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on June 14, 2012. Madsen, best known for starring in films such as "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill," "Sin City," "Thelma & Louise" and "Donnie Brasco," died at the age of 67 on July 3. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo
News24
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Golden Nymph triumph: Ramaphosa congratulates Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for winning the Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival for the short film Don't Give Up. The film, a heart-wrenching portrayal of Johannesburg's homeless, won Best Creation. 'I congratulate Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for flying our flag and for spotlighting one of our nation's socio-economic challenges,' reads a post on the president's X account. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated actor Leleti Khumalo and film producer Anant Singh for their win at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The short film Don't Give Up, starring Khumalo, produced by Singh and written and directed by Darrell Roodt, won the festival's Golden Nymph Award in the Best Creation category. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, 17 June and in attendance were Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, who presented two awards. PascalThe festival, originally created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco and now under the patronage of Prince Albert, showcases the best of television worldwide. The free festival is open to everyone and runs over five days, culminating with the closing ceremony and the Golden Nymph presentation. On Thursday, President Ramaphosa shared on X that he bumped into Khumalo at OR International Airport during his travels to and from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada. 'Leleti did have something to declare: she'd returned from the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco, where she and acclaimed film producer Anant Singh had won the prestigious Golden Nymph Award for their work on the short film Don't Give Up, which portrays life on the streets of Johannesburg for a begging mother of two. 'I congratulate Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for flying our flag and for spotlighting one of our nation's socio-economic challenges,' reads the post. On my travels to and from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, I had the good and proud fortune of bumping into our veteran star performer Leleti Khumalo at OR Tambo International Airport. Leleti did have something to declare: she'd returned from the Monte Carlo Television Festival… — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) June 19, 2025 The film follows Faith, a homeless beggar and a single mother of two young sons, Lucky and Siyabonga, who live in an abandoned car in an alleyway in central Johannesburg. 'One day, while washing her sons at a tap in a bus depot, Faith is assaulted by a security guard. In her bid to escape this battering, she and her sons try to run away, but Siyabonga gets caught in the wire fence and almost has his thumb ripped off. Faith is unable to help him beyond wrapping it up in a torn piece of her skirt. She begs for money from disinterested commuters on her corner,' reads the synopsis. Watch the trailer here. Accepting the award, Khumalo thanked the festival, the Videovision team and director Darrell Roodt 'who came up with this amazing project.' She continued: 'And I thank Anant for always believing in me and for always having faith in me. To the Prince and Princess, thank you for having us here in Monte Carlo, and I'd also like to thank my family for always supporting the work I do. Thank you so much; this is humbling.' Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Singh said that winning was a pleasant surprise. 'This is a film about homeless people who have no voice and has no dialogue. It is essentially a homage to the silent movie and it represents homeless people all around the world, and the music of Philip Glass and Peter Gabriel give it that special magic. 'We are delighted to have this little South African film about homeless people win this special prize. I'd like to acknowledge the creation of these awards by Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, acknowledge your Highness Prince Albert, for continuing to celebrate the creative communities, which is so important. It's my third year here at the Festival, and I am delighted to take home this Golden Nymph with Leleti.'
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Ramaphosa lauds Leleti and Anant for flying the SA flag high in Monte Carlo
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded actress Leleti Khumalo and film producer Anant Singh for winning the prestigious Golden Nymph Award, at the 64th Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monaco, Europe. While travelling from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, Ramaphosa had an encounter with Leleti at OR Tambo International Airport where she showed him her accolade for the short film Don't Give Up. 'I had the good and proud fortune of bumping into our veteran star performer Leleti Khumalo. Leleti did have something to declare: she'd returned from the Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monaco, where she and acclaimed film producer Anant Singh had won the prestigious Golden Nymph Award for their work on the short film, Don't Give Up, which portrays life on the streets of Johannesburg for a begging mother of two. 'I congratulate Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for flying our flag and for spotlighting one of our nation's socioeconomic challenges,' he wrote on X.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Charlene of Monaco puts on united front with Albert in Monte Carlo after Palace's money man claimed he sought out 'bachelor pad' for the Prince a year into their marriage
Princess Charlene put on a united front with Prince Albert at the Monte Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday evening amid allegations that her husband had a 'discreet bachelor pad' set up shortly after they wed. The royal mother-of-two, 47, channelled her late-mother-in-law Grace Kelly as she stepped out in a sky blue halterneck ballgown that elegantly fell to the floor paired with silver heels, oozing old Hollywood glamour. Sporting dazzling diamond earrings and a glamorous 20s style flapper girl crimped bob, the former Olympic swimmer appeared to be enjoying the spotlight as she strutted into the prestigious event arm-in-arm with her husband of 14 years, Prince Albert, 67. The pair beamed as they made their way onto the blue carpet and posed alongside stars such as Famke Janssen, Robin Wright and Judith Light for the 64th international Television Festival. Charlene and Albert put on a display of unity as palace sources claim the Princess is seeking solace in Brigitte Macron following explosive claims made by Claude Palmero, the Palace's former money man. French newspaper Le Monde last week published excerpts from a police interview with 68-year-old Palmero, former financial adviser to the Palace of Monaco, who was arrested by Monegasque officials last September and released without charge. Included in Palmero's statements were claims he had prepared a 'bachelor pad' for Prince Albert in 2012 - a year after he married Charlene. The Prince's former confidant claimed he had been 'commissioned' to find his boss 'a discreet pied-á-terre in complete confidentiality'. In 2017, he was also allegedly asked to 'make sure the property was ready' for the Prince to go there. Palmero also claims that Albert had listed him as the official tenant to conceal his true motives. In light of the explosive claims, the Mail's Alison Boshoff has reported that Princess Charlene, who shares 10-year-old twins Jacques and Gabriella with Albert, has been seeking solace in Brigitte Macron, wife of French president Emmanuel. 'Both are high profile women who are regularly caught up in unpleasant situations,' a senior Palace source in Monte Carlo told the Mail. 'They accordingly had much to discuss, and were very glad to be able to share their experiences. They gave each other advice, while enjoying a very happy time together.' The pair were recently seen cosying up to each other at the start of the month during a visit to the Albert II Nautical Centre for an event organised by the Princess Charlene Foundation. They have also enjoyed a spot of tea in the gardens of the royal palace in Monaco and lunched together at the Colombe D'Or restaurant in France over the past couple of months, echoing their close-knit friendship. Both women are in sizable age gap relationships, as Charlene is 20 years younger than her Albert and Emmanuel is 25 years Brigitte's junior. Brigitte hit headlines after she was caught on camera pushing Emmanuel in the face at the end of a flight on a private jet last month. The images reverberated around the world, however the French politician explained that they were 'just joking around as we do'. And Charlene's marriage was once again thrust into the spotlight last week as it was claimed that Prince Albert - who has at least two illegitimate children - was reportedly on the hunt for a 'love nest' within a year of their wedding. Rumours have been swirling for almost a year since French outlet Le Monde, and other media outlets, first published extracts from his former trusted advisor's 'secret notebooks' in September. Charlene channelled her late-mother-in-law Grace Kelly as she stepped out in a sky blue halterneck ballgown that elegantly fell to the floor paired with silver heels, oozing old Hollywood glamour The recent police transcripts revealed by the outlet included conversations detailing Claude Palmero's running of the royal's 'discreet bachelor pad' and financing his illegitimate children and their mothers. Palmero, 68, looked after the family's money (including their investments, their properties and the main palace) from 2001 to 2023, just as his father, André, had done for Prince Rainier III of Monaco two decades before him. However, he was sacked by Albert in 2023 after being targeted by a mysterious anti-corruption website. A few months later, French newspaper Le Monde published Palmero's 'secret notebooks', which claimed to detail reckless spending by the Royal Family, with a particular spotlight on Charlene. The controversy escalated in September after the former financial adviser was reportedly arrested - and released without charge. The outlet has shared what Palmero reportedly told Monégasque officials - after his successor at the palace Salim Zeghdar accused him of poorly managing assets and 'making himself the economic beneficiary on all the files'. Palmero allegedly told investigators however that the royal is 'only trying to harm and harass me' with 'absurd and slanderous complaints'. Claiming he was a 'victim', the royal's former employee - who is accused by Albert of 'breaching professional secrecy' and 'invading privacy and family life' - Palmero insists he 'was bound by confidentiality, but not by professional secrecy'. He also denied handing notebooks over to Le Monde, as well as the claim that they were written without the Prince's permission. The advisor was asked: 'Do you confirm that these notebooks contain information related to the private life of the princely family?' He replied: 'As I handled all matters for the princely family, some aspects were private.' Palmero also was said to have, in interviews with police, detailed getting a 'bachelor pad' ready for the royal. In 2012, the year after Albert married Charlene, he was reportedly 'commissioned' to 'find him a discreet pied-à-terre in complete confidentiality'. Jazmin, whose mother is estate agent Tamara Rotolo who Albert was seeing in the 90s, was also at the Monte Carlo television on Tuesday evening, seemingly in a show of support for her father In 2017, he was also allegedly asked to 'make sure the property was ready' for him to go there. Palmero also claims that Albert had listed him as the official tenant to conceal his true motives. 'That proves how unusual the missions he assigned to me were,' the former advisor told officials. 'So it is quite inappropriate to claim that I overstepped my duties. Do you think it is the job of a financial asset manager to take care of his bachelor pad and such matters? 'He trusted me... And who else could he have asked for such things, apart from me?' The books also alleged that Albert spends millions every year from a secret French bank account to pay his former mistresses and love children - with Jazmin Grimaldi, 31, and Alexandre Coste-Grimaldi, 20, receiving allowances of £344,000 a year each. Jazmin, whose mother is estate agent Tamara Rotolo who Albert was seeing in the 90s, was also at the Monte Carlo television on Tuesday evening, seemingly in a show of support for her father. In his conversations with the police, as per Le Monde, Palmero claimed that he and Albert's childhood friend and lawyer Thierry Lacoste, who was also dismissed, 'handled' matters in regards to Alexandre's mother Nicole Coste, including the birth and recognition of their son. The Prince was said to be 'very uneasy and wanted to carry out these operations without anyone finding out, which was done successfully'. Palmero claimed he was also tasked with handling the salaries of UK-based Nicole's employees, covering everything from accommodation to dismissals. At one point, about 10 years ago, he detailed a purchase of a £6.5million luxury London apartment for Alexandre's mother. 'So that Charlene would not find out, Albert created a trust for which I was the trustee, which means a trusted person,' Palmero continued. 'HSH signed the trust himself and he kept me as trustee until January 2025. He therefore still trusted me after my dismissal, and you don't trust a crook or a thief. That destroys his argument.' In his conversations with the police, as per Le Monde, Palmero claimed that himself and Albert's childhood friend and lawyer Thierry Lacoste, who was also dismissed, 'handled' matters in regards to Alexandre's mother Nicole Coste (left), including the birth and recognition of their son (centre) In a statement to officials, he added that the royal family's wealth is largely 'in civil companies that, through chains sometimes involving companies in other countries, ultimately lead to Panamanian companies'. The ex-employee explained that these companies are allegedly registered in the names of Albert and his siblings - Princesses Caroline and Stephanie. Dubbing the case 'Monacogate', Le Monde also highlighted an audit from firm Alvarez & Marsal - appointed by the palace after Palmero was dismissed which suspected him of using a 'fake invoicing system' to manipulate funds 'detriment of the princely family'. Palmero allegedly called this 'colossal nonsense', adding that Albert had a 'frequent need for cash' used to 'settle various problems, such as buying back compromising photos'. The outlet also detailed Palmero's denial at creating 'slush funds', which he was by Zeghdar accused of using to 'pay informants and invoices from intelligence agencies'. MailOnline reached out to representatives of the Monaco Royal Family for comment last week when the story was initially published, but did not respond. Charlene and Albert reportedly did not have the easiest start to married life after a Parisian news magazine claimed Charlene had been stopped at Nice airport clutching a one-way ticket to South Africa the week before her wedding day after allegedly learning a 'distressing' revelation about her future husband's private life. Charlene sparked rumours when she was seen crying on her wedding day. She later said: 'There were all the mixed emotions because of the rumours and obviously the tension built up and I burst into tears' Princess Charlene was seen shedding a tear on her wedding day to Prince Albert in 2011 A senior Monaco detective told MailOnline at the time: 'Charlene had her passport confiscated so that the Prince's entourage could persuade her to stay.' But she denied that the tears at her wedding were of sadness and instead insisted that she was simply emotional because she was overjoyed at the ceremony. In a rare interview, the South African former swimmer revealed in July 2013 that they were tears of happiness and has described the speculation as 'categorical lies'. 'Everything was just so overwhelming and there were all the mixed emotions because of the rumours, and obviously the tension built up and I burst into tears [immediately after the ceremony],' she said. Millionaire Palmero, who prefers his privacy and is rarely photographed, has vowed to 'restore his honour', his lawyer Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard told The Telegraph in September. Palmero, who is now said to work as a freelance financial consultant in Monaco, hasn't heard from Prince Albert since July 2023, according to the publication. Recalling his 'very sudden' dismissal, the former financial advisor's lawyer said: 'Palmero loved his job. It was his life, in fact. His life was Monaco; it was the Prince, the Prince's family, helping and doing everything he could to protect them. 'It was very sudden. He felt completely depressed… it was incomprehensible,' she added, before saying that if Palmero didn't have the support of his family, 'I think he would not be with us.' The lawyer added: 'Three years ago, someone decided to dirty the name of Claude Palmero... At the beginning, the Prince said to Palmero, 'OK, I want to help you, it's horrible, they are lying. I know that you are clean.' And two years later, the Prince says, 'I am fed up of all these stories, and I want you to go away.' A tumultuous two years for Princess Charlene that saw her spend 10 months in South Africa away from her children, admitted to a treatment facility in Switzerland and strike a rumoured £10 million a year deal with Albert 2021: HEALTH ISSUES, 10 MONTHS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ADMISSION TO A SWISS TREATMENT FACILITY January 27 - Charlene is pictured with Albert for the Sainte Devote Ceremony in Monaco. March 18 - Charlene is pictured at the memorial for the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa April 2 - Charlene posts an Instagram picture of herself, Albert and their twins Jacques and Gabriella for Easter from an unknown location. May 8 - Albert, Jacques and Gabriella attend a Grand Prix event in Monaco without Charlene May 18 - Charlene shares her first picture from her conservation trip in South Africa June 3 - New photos emerge of Charlene on her conservation trip June 5 - Charlene puts on a united front as she shares a photo with her family to mark her niece's fifth birthday with her brother's family and Albert and the twins in South Africa June 24 - Charlene's foundation releases a statement saying the royal is unable to travel and is undergoing procedures for an ear, nose and throat infection July 2 - Charlene and Albert mark their 10th anniversary separately. 'This year will be the first time that I'm not with my husband on our anniversary in July, which is difficult, and it saddens me,' Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene said in a statement. August 13 - Charlene undergoes a four-hour operation. The reason is not announced August 25 - Charlene shares photos of Prince Albert, Gabriella and Jacques visiting her in South Africa September 1 - Charlene is admitted under an alias to the Netcare Alberlito Hospital after suddenly 'collapsing' September 2 - Charlene is discharged, with a statement from the Palais Princier reading: 'Her Highness is closely monitored by Her medical team who said that Her condition was not worrying' September 30 - Charlene releases a stylish video promoting her anti-poaching campaign from her South African bolthole October 3 - Princess Charlene shares a photograph of herself smiling in front of a bible in her first snap since being discharged from hospital following her health scare October 6 - Albert tells RMC radio Charlene is 'ready to come home' October 8 2021 - Princess undergoes more surgery in South Africa November 8 - Charlene arrives back in Monaco. Prince Albert said within hours it became clear she was 'unwell' November 13 2021 - Prince Albert attends Expo 2020 in Dubai without Princess Charlene. Following his return from the trip, Prince Albert holds an intervention with Charlene's brothers and a sister-in-law in which Charlene 'confirmed' she would seek 'real medically-framed treatment' outside of Monaco November 16 - Royal household confirms Princess Charlene will not attend National Day celebrations on November 19 November 17 - Prince Albert reveals Princess Charlene has left Monaco and is recovering in a secret location November 19 - Prince Albert reveals Charlene is in a treatment facility 'elsewhere in Europe' after a family intervention November 25 - Sources tell Page Six Princess Charlene 'almost died' after sinus surgery and 'lost nearly half her body weight' due to being 'unable to swallow'. They also said it was 'unfair' to portray her as struggling with mental health issues December 11 - Royal breaks her silence on Instagram to wish her twins Jacques and Gabriella a happy seventh birthday December 24 - Princess Charlene of Monaco is still 'months from recovery' but will reunite with Prince Albert and their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriela for Christmas at treatment centre 2022: ROAD TO RECOVERY January 25 - Princess Charlene celebrates her 44th birthday alone: Royal shares slideshow of snaps from happier times featuring Prince Albert, their children and her swimming career as she continues to receive treatment outside of Monaco March 14 - Palace announces that Charlene is back in Monaco but will take time to 'further strengthen her health before gradually resuming her official duties' April 17 - Charlene is pictured for the first time in a family portrait to celebrate Easter April 30 - Charlene makes her first public appearance since leaving a treatment facility as she attends Monaco E-Prix with Prince Albert May 7 - The royal makes her second public appearance at the Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament May 10 - French media claims Prince Albert has agreed to pay his wife £10million a year to make sure she fulfils her consort role May 25 - Princess Charlene continues her return to public life at Monte Carlo Fashion Awards with daughter Princess Gabriella May 28 - Princess Charlene continues her return to public life as she joins Prince Albert at F1 in Monaco for the first time since 2019 June 6 - Prince Albert says he was hurt by the 'vicious' rumours about his wife's absence from Monaco and his family 'missed the princess a lot' June 16 - Princess Charlene appears sombre in all-black ensemble for Catholic festival June 18 - Princess Charlene of Monaco looks glamorous in all-green ensemble as she steps out with Prince Albert for the Monte Carlo TV Festival opening ceremony June 23 - Albert and Charlene attend a science exhibition opening with their children in Oslo - her first overseas visit since returning to public duties July 4 - Albert and Charlene! Monaco royals hold hands in new portrait to mark 11 years of marriage July 5 - Charlene visits the Princess Grace Hospital Centre in her first solo engagement since her return to Monaco July 9 - Albert attends Monaco's Rose Ball without his wife, despite it being the highlight of the social calendar July 18 - Royal joins Prince Albert at the 73rd Red Cross Gala in Monte Carlo July 20 - Couple visit The Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis September 4 - Charlene joins Prince Albert and their children Gabriella and Jacques for a rare family appearance at traditional picnic in Monaco September 6 - Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco take their twins Jacques and Gabriella, 7, to class for their first day back after the summer holiday September 12 - Couple attend a memorial service for the late Queen Elizabeth II September 19 - Princess Charlene attends the Queen's funeral in London alongside her husband Prince Albert October 4-5 - Princess Charlene wows on a solo surprise visit to Paris Fashion Week October 21 - Princess Charlene of Monaco makes emotional solo visit to an animal shelter as she sends 'all her love' to fans following her return to royal duties November 8 - Royal couple attend the annual Princess Grace Awards in New York November 16 - Princess Charlene attends Monaco's Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with Prince Albert November 19-20 - Princess Charlene attends Monaco National Day celebrations with Prince Albert and presents awards at 2022 World Rugby Awards ceremony December 2 - Princess Charlene takes her seven-year-old twins to Monaco Christmas village along with her model niece Charlotte Casiraghi December 13 - Attends Monaco's Red Cross Christmas gift distribution with her husband Prince Albert December 14 - Family attend Christmas tree ceremony in Monaco December 15 - Princess Charlene of Monaco reveals she feels 'much better' and has 'much more energy' after lengthy health crisis in an interview with Monaco Matin - the first since returning to royal duties
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Wright looks glamorous in a sequinned gown while Suits star Sarah Rafferty is chic in a white dress as they lead stars at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
Actresses Robin Wright and Sarah Rafferty put on glamorous displays as they attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday. House Of Cards star Robin, 59, had travelled to southern France to accept the Crystal Nymph Award from the Prince and Princess of Monaco to recognise her achievements during a long acting career. The American actress - who starred as Claire Underwood in House Of Cards for more than 70 episodes - seemed elated to be in attendance as she was pictured arriving with Henri Smith. Wearing her short blonde hair brushed to the side, Robin dazzled on the red carpet in a glitzy flowing dress which she accessorised with a matching bag and a pair of hooped earrings. While Sarah, 52 - who had been invited to the festival alongside John Reardon to present the Best Creation Award - stunned in a white gown while letting her ginger locks flow past her shoulders. She also cracked a smile while posing for photos with Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths, 56, who sported a poker-dot red and white dress for the evening. After taking to the stage later in the ceremony, the Suits star awarded the Best Creation award to Don't Give Up, a South African production following a single mother struggling to provide for her children. The awards show also saw German movie On A Day In September scoop Best Film, while Vanguard was awarded Best Series. Individual awards were handed to charismatic Scandinavian actor Jakob Oftebro as Best Actor for his part in Vanguard, as On A Day In September star Hélène Alexandridis was crowned best actress. Robin - who has enjoyed a 40-year career as an actress - was rewarded for her efforts in the industry later on with the Crystal Nymph Award, previously won by stars such as Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas. Just a day earlier, the 59-year-old American opened up about her time on House Of Cards and her fight for equal pay. During a chat with Variety, the experienced actress said: 'When David Fincher introduced House of Cards to me, he said, "This is going to be the future, it's going to be revolutionary". 'Yes, it was difficult (trying to achieve equal pay), I am going to be honest. When I said, "I think it's only fair because my character became as popular as (Kevin Spacey's), they said, "We can't pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct". 'I asked, "Why can't you pay me as an actor" - "Because you didn't win an Academy Award".' Aside from Robin and Sarah, a host of other stars also flocked to Monte-Carlo for the awards ceremony. Bond girl in the 1995 007 movie Golden Eye, Famke Janssen, 60, was one of those in attendance, with the actress arriving in a glamorous strapless white and black dress. While Gabrielle Lazure, 68, proved age is just a number in a red and gold dress which she accessorised with both golden jewellery and heels. Percy Jackson and Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening as he donned an all-black tux Percy Jackson and Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening in an all-black tux. The 51-year-old was joined by his girlfriend of two years Danielle Savre, 36, who wore her blonde hair up after slipping into a black dress. And much-loved Starsky & Hutch actor Antonio Fargas, 78, seemed in great spirits for the evening some 50 years after he starred in the show. Donning a clean black and white outfit, Huggy Bear actor Antonio sported a new-look goatee beard as he posed for photos in picturesque Monaco.
