John Travolta was visibly emotional at the 79th Cannes Film Festival held on May 15, where he received a surprise honorary Palme d’Or, the festival's highest accolade. This recognition came before the screening of his directorial debut, 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach,' which will be available on AppleTV starting May 29. Travolta, 72, exclaimed 'Surprise complétement' in French, expressing disbelief at the honor. He described the award as 'beyond the Oscar' and thanked Cannes director Thierry Fremaux for this unexpected recognition. Travolta shared that he cried when informed his film was accepted into the festival, marking a historic moment as it was the earliest acceptance for a film. He attributed his artistic inspiration to his family, particularly his sister and mother, who played pivotal roles in shaping his dreams and the film's narrative. The actor has previously attended Cannes for other films, including 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Primary Colors.'