Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson have been announced as this year’s recipients of the Disney Legends Award.
Following the release of the stars’ highly anticipated films ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘Moana’, Anne and Dwayne are being honored as Legends of Disney.
It is noteworthy that this honor is given to those artists who have contributed in making a meaningful impact on the company.
Along with Anne and Dwayne, other recipients of the 2026 Disney Legends Award are Jerry Bruckheimer, Chris Berman, Susan Egan, Bob Iger, Eric Goldberg, Kim Irwin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Jonas Brothers, and Alan Tudyk.
Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro said in a statement that the Disney Legends Award will “celebrate the legacy of the extraordinary people whose creativity has shaped Disney into what it is today.”
He added, “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is where we come together to give our incredible fans an early look at what’s coming next at our company… It’s an honor to celebrate our Disney Legends – their impact is felt in everything we do and recognizing them alongside the fans who love their work is what makes this event so meaningful.”
The awards ceremony will take place on August 16 in California.
