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Two of Hollywood's leading lights have been basking in some continental glory, after Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese were honoured by the French government. The two stars, who are currently taking the world's box offices by storm with The Aviator, were presented with medals by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu in Paris.
Martin was awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest distinction, while Leonardo was made a Chevalier of the Order of Arts. The Titanic star, who refused to attend the 1998 Oscars, said he felt "extremely, extremely honoured" to receive the title.
The actor broke into an embarrassed grin, however, when the minister described him as "the little Hollywood prince, bad boy from Los Angeles, modern romantic hero and Peter Pan of cinema".
His big screen collaborator meanwhile seemed temporarily lost for words after the politician described him as a champion of truth and cultural diversity. "I don't know what to say after such a presentation," confessed the filmmaker. "I owe a great debt to French cinema." |
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