Hollywood cries Robert Redford: all tributes from stars to legend
Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Scarlett Johansson or Jane Fonda hailed the memory of an actor and admired director of all.
Cinema cries one of its giants. Robert Redford died on Tuesday morning at the age of 89 in his Utah house. The actor, director and founder of the Sundance Festival leaves behind an indelible imprint in the history of the 7th art. Since the announcement of his death, tributes have flocking from all sides.
Jane fondahis partner of Barefoot in the park (1967), shared an overwhelming statement with Entertainment Weekly: “I can’t stop crying. This morning, learning that Bob had left, it struck me hard. He had a lot for me and it was a beautiful person in all respects. He embodied an America for which we must continue to fight.”
Meryl Streepunforgettable heroine of Out of Africa (1985) by his side, praised his friend’s memory: “A lion has left us. Rest in peace, my wonderful friend.”
Pour Scarlett Johanssonrevealed by Robert Redford In The man who murmured horses in the ear (1998) While she was only 11 years old, the shock is immense: “Bob taught me what the actor’s job could be. Before each scene, he took the time to sit with me to guide me step by step. On his set, I always felt in a precious space where you could make discoveries.”
Redford was not only a star, he was also the founder of Sundancerefuge of independent filmmakers.
The actress Marlee Matlin – First deaf actress to have received an Oscar – recalled on X:
“Our film Coda was discovered thanks to Sundance. And Sundance exists thanks to Robert Redford. A genius has left us.”
Our film, CODA, came to the attention of everyone because of Sundance. And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford. A genius has passed. RIP Robert. pic.twitter.com/nwttVD1GvL
– Marlee Matlin (@marleematlin) September 16, 2025
Same emotion in the filmmaker Ava DuVernayrevealed by the festival:
“Thank you for your dream. Your vision has changed my life. You gave us a rocket to travel through our stories.”
Thank you for your dream. Your vision changed my life. Thank you for the rocketship you built for all of us filmmakers. We traveled whole worlds within our stories because you gave us a safe place to land. You gave us a sun around which to orbit. Bless you, Sir. – Ava DuVernay pic.twitter.com/KIrSObyW7i
— ARRAY (@ARRAYNow) September 16, 2025
Ethan Hawke underlined his flawless commitment:
“Our ultimate independent cinema champion, tireless defender of authentic and passionate ecology stories.”
James Gunndirector of Supermansummed it up in a few words:
“He was the movie star. I grew up with his films, his constant grace, his game while restrained. We will miss it terribly.”
I grew up with his movies: his quiet, unforced performances and ever-present grace. He was THE movie star, and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Robert. If you want to watch a Redford movie that isn’t the Sting or Butch Cassidy, here are ten I love:
Three Days of the Condor… pic.twitter.com/ZrkZffzRH3— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) September 16, 2025
Of Morgan Freeman has Legs are posingpassing by Stephen King et Ron Howardall welcome the disappearance of a tutelary figure. Robert Redford Leave a colossal heritage, made of cinema, commitment and inspiration.
#RIP & thank you RobertRedford, a tremendously influential cultural figure for the creative choices made as an actor/producer/director & for launching the Sundance Film Festival which supercharged America’s Independent Film movement. Artistic Gamechanger https://t.co/HswHhmWq2D
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) September 16, 2025
Robert Redford has passed away. He was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s. Hard to believe he was 89.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 16, 2025
No actor more iconic. pic.twitter.com/2jarEnRcTF
– Ben poses (@benstiller) September 16, 2025
