Oprah Winfrey to be honoured at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Winfrey, 59, will be given the 'Montecito Award' in recognition of her critically-acclaimed performance in Lee Daniels' 'The Butler', reported Digital Spy.
"Ms Winfrey, the actress, inhabits (her The Butler character) Gloria Gaines with such gusto - she makes you forget Oprah the impresario. Her performance is career-defining and reason to rejoice," Santa Barbara Film Festival director Roger Durling said.
The 'Montecito Award' is traditionally bestowed to stars who have given standout acting performances throughout their careers.
'Lincoln' star Daniel Day-Lewis was given the 'Montecito Award' last year.