The actor told the audience how her father, Quincy Jones lived « the biggest, best, most beautiful life of love every single day. »
Actor Rashida Jones fought back tears as she accepted an Academy Honorary Award on behalf of her late father, Quincy Jones, at the 15th annual Governors Awards on Sunday.
Legendary musician and producer Jones—who worked with some of the music industry’s biggest names, including Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles—died aged 91 at his home in Bel Air, California, on November 3.
Weeks after his passing, Rashida Jones was joined by some of her six siblings onstage at Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom, where she shared the speech that her father had planned to make on acceptance of his award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
« Today, I am beyond thankful to have composed more than 35 film scores, and that this journey allowed me to collaborate with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers on the planet », read part of the speech.
« I share this award and tonight’s honor with all the amazing directors, legendary actors and, of course, exceptional songwriters, composers and musicians who I formed dear friendships with over my seven decades in this business. And know that I wouldn’t trade this night or those experiences for anything in the world.
