The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham) announced today that award-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer will receive the Legend Tribute for her culture-shaping contributions to film and television – including her starring roles in Apple TV’s acclaimed “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” from David E. Kelley and “The Madison,” Taylor Sheridan’s record-breaking series for Paramount+ – at the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 1st at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
The Gotham Television Awards Legend Tribute was created to honor television’s most beloved and influential performers. Last year’s inaugural Legend Tribute was presented to Parker Posey in recognition of her storied independent career and standout performance in “The White Lotus.”
“Television is where some of our most essential storytelling is happening right now, and Michelle Pfeiffer’s work in ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles‘ and ‘The Madison’ is a reminder of what a great actor brings to the medium. The Gotham Legend Tribute honors artists whose contributions to film and television have shaped culture, and Michelle stands among the defining actors of her generation. We are proud to celebrate her this June,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
Three-time Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe Award winner, and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer has captivated film audiences with her compelling performances for over three decades. First rising to prominence in the cult classic “Scarface” (1983) alongside Al Pacino, she earned her first Oscar nomination for “Dangerous Liaisons” (1989), followed by a Golden Globe win and second nomination for “The Fabulous Baker Boys” (1990), and a third nomination for “Love Field” (1993). On television, her portrayal of Ruth Madoff in HBO’s “The Wizard of Lies” (2017) earned Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice nominations, while her role as Betty Ford in Showtime’s “The First Lady” (2022) drew widespread critical acclaim. She has also been honored with a BAFTA Award, a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, a National Board of Review Best Actress Award, a New York Film Critics Circle Award, and five additional Golden Globe nominations.
Her recent starring roles include standout performances in Apple TV’s acclaimed “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” from David E. Kelley, and “The Madison,” Taylor Sheridan’s record-breaking series for Paramount+.
It was previously announced that Matt and Ross Duffer will receive the Visionary Tribute for Netflix’s global phenomenon “Stranger Things” at the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards.
Additional honorees for the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards will be revealed in the coming weeks. Nominees in the competitive categories were announced on April 28th, 2026. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, June 1st.
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